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 6496936 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 45252868 epoch_slot_no: 152068 block_no: 6496759 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 22165 time: 2021-11-13 15:59:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da6748cdcb7ce6c06b575b73ac00b425e145390b3801859ec630cb04739ef5eBlock Operator
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