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 6493637 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45186571 epoch_slot_no: 85771 block_no: 6493460 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 5283 time: 2021-11-12 21:34:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe076bb04d64914600a276462dc8f7695694d971ff2b10c89e0bd9ab2c828fc5eBlock Operator
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