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 6481595 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 44943383 epoch_slot_no: 274583 block_no: 6481418 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 42838 time: 2021-11-10 02:01:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d9fb3fbd7afd2070e5217abc835bfaf03021e55b270a35ed440df51341923c8Block Operator
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