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 6497132 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 115 slot_no: 45256886 epoch_slot_no: 156086 block_no: 6496955 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 63619 time: 2021-11-13 17:06:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4daa49a16650128a0d999552a2778a16107ddab63ddf4a3bb7fb52cc2571c2dfBlock Operator
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