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 6503983 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 45398610 epoch_slot_no: 297810 block_no: 6503806 slot_leader_id: 5386322 size: 3776 time: 2021-11-15 08:28:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9da4fdaa4fcb8497f4ec5e784f18187a5e477c13105671f562108e471873fd4Block Operator
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