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 6486235 Details
Epoch: 301Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 45035979
epoch_slot_no: 367179
block_no: 6486058
slot_leader_id: 4571822
size: 22954
time: 2021-11-11 03:44:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x633c33f80ea4408706984f9465a3c236d65dce9946d7e44e7491f5860b35d7a3
Block Operator
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