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 6462339 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44545599 epoch_slot_no: 308799 block_no: 6462162 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 26244 time: 2021-11-05 11:31:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc60bd6043c2c443677dc303ef14457de46d25ef8e405dfa6e254710f175010bBlock Operator
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