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 6503474 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 45388086 epoch_slot_no: 287286 block_no: 6503297 slot_leader_id: 5447590 size: 7302 time: 2021-11-15 05:32:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49fa3fb47bd96e583c9f24dcbb6d066645164b3116924d5536c6c5196926cf65Block Operator
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