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 6493306 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 45180164 epoch_slot_no: 79364 block_no: 6493129 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 63966 time: 2021-11-12 19:47:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b178903e9b3d202ceb6db53f407952e73ab24747aa7220f37899f3025b81018Block Operator
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