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 6493483 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 45183458 epoch_slot_no: 82658 block_no: 6493306 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 28412 time: 2021-11-12 20:42:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5843833ef467b4e7c0473a48f9ed925ac72c8c53b4a8b883cc281439c2046db2Block Operator
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