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 6493680 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 106 slot_no: 45187419 epoch_slot_no: 86619 block_no: 6493503 slot_leader_id: 4773451 size: 63828 time: 2021-11-12 21:48:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x276dc3d19c92bc2cf5a2bfc84c0c06bf170b1eaf770aa24c92b8edd90e9da0acBlock Operator
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