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 6487585 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 45063099 epoch_slot_no: 394299 block_no: 6487408 slot_leader_id: 6356538 size: 21165 time: 2021-11-11 11:16:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00a7af0b5c39d20690935e16d0b4120ead504530b81d2dbe540a3815c67ebdf2Block Operator
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