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 6493904 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 45192420 epoch_slot_no: 91620 block_no: 6493727 slot_leader_id: 4557674 size: 50734 time: 2021-11-12 23:11:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9fe26c37ed0590d89e7738eca7b83128ee5f72e7cbb746c29e53d1756c6af64Block Operator
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