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 6473501 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 44771300 epoch_slot_no: 102500 block_no: 6473324 slot_leader_id: 5087105 size: 13255 time: 2021-11-08 02:13:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6435e0c6c911c204dc8be01ec3b62ad1c38538d39e38ba2c1f2bd7992c46dea6Block Operator
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