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 6480293 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 44915035 epoch_slot_no: 246235 block_no: 6480116 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 5515 time: 2021-11-09 18:08:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd08470be4a883ce3286bcb8ef830b4eaf1dc9a8714de75a94d7ce18bfb292ae4Block Operator
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