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 6479292 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 44892319 epoch_slot_no: 223519 block_no: 6479115 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 16210 time: 2021-11-09 11:50:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11081847740893c93ed7084560b804fe1a60b54f7ab971fb99c0e8884273b890Block Operator
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