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 6493523 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 45184237 epoch_slot_no: 83437 block_no: 6493346 slot_leader_id: 6024200 size: 26495 time: 2021-11-12 20:55:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x672f49fa78ba066bec837f4002a44771a5fac6ff35eba3e92328d6617c97fddfBlock Operator
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