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 6481560 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44942444 epoch_slot_no: 273644 block_no: 6481383 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 18973 time: 2021-11-10 01:45:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94c88a94a9c5cb5dc6e8945ecc195f374eb118b0cc3d074a4d094e087d4e0008Block Operator
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