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 6484638 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 45004734 epoch_slot_no: 335934 block_no: 6484461 slot_leader_id: 5138586 size: 45259 time: 2021-11-10 19:03:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311d64385e0d02bc198240006a57fb7e3843df9f28c122d0aa02f3883b4afe7dBlock Operator
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