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 6463295 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44566184 epoch_slot_no: 329384 block_no: 6463118 slot_leader_id: 6380515 size: 6051 time: 2021-11-05 17:14:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc481b41b895ab8ca4ec53a9931a97cd2eea3fad1978518c60282807044e7416Block Operator
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