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 6493424 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45182464 epoch_slot_no: 81664 block_no: 6493247 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 7316 time: 2021-11-12 20:25:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983e9a2b7bf8ccf5310a2db1c2ee5cbbcd3e463a6ee63d5ae9fdc646829362afBlock Operator
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