A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6496924 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45252742 epoch_slot_no: 151942 block_no: 6496747 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 3082 time: 2021-11-13 15:57:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1cbada41a22b4607e31387d728a5dce25e91f528113c5c168203a8e38f71265Block Operator
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