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 6492324 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 45160522 epoch_slot_no: 59722 block_no: 6492147 slot_leader_id: 5286313 size: 45387 time: 2021-11-12 14:20:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x934b1647293801bd75e7f11f0c52a272636d2c4e29ad68768a174d8d78622b72Block Operator
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