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 6493627 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 45186375 epoch_slot_no: 85575 block_no: 6493450 slot_leader_id: 4695943 size: 42296 time: 2021-11-12 21:31:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a553ea0900db76e056d9752a96c8be6b359938f0389ab7010259c14f09f885eBlock Operator
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