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 6493968 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 45193625 epoch_slot_no: 92825 block_no: 6493791 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 62252 time: 2021-11-12 23:31:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b5f9064e5f74af108c1d9b12f6a3fc21de3ad70755e05cb8211b37ab0e27d2Block Operator
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