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 6497151 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 105 slot_no: 45257171 epoch_slot_no: 156371 block_no: 6496974 slot_leader_id: 5304886 size: 63670 time: 2021-11-13 17:11:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fc2d31895cf75a7d2b38191a4486f97ea5aee114e6cfcdf3c0264d62eabe5b0Block Operator
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