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 6493554 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 92 slot_no: 45184862 epoch_slot_no: 84062 block_no: 6493377 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 57453 time: 2021-11-12 21:05:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab3a19ae93c4ed544a2afc7e6753ef773818d7160f49e0231bd56be12ce3deaBlock Operator
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