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 6493643 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45186656 epoch_slot_no: 85856 block_no: 6493466 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 10742 time: 2021-11-12 21:35:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x045c9d450e4b50c1086e199ac0ee54c82cf34edc884c49b3b196bb7051006885Block Operator
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