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 6486077 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45033169 epoch_slot_no: 364369 block_no: 6485900 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 4845 time: 2021-11-11 02:57:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d145cbd0bce512a82a1fb375f53a77dbaf9caea1119228207727ac500715604Block Operator
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