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 6480142 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 44911823 epoch_slot_no: 243023 block_no: 6479965 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 59891 time: 2021-11-09 17:15:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d016f5ae8bc56f3f03bd2d275d32aeef056fe3dbf9e12b763cc6900c99c7a0Block Operator
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