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 6481598 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44943439 epoch_slot_no: 274639 block_no: 6481421 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 16212 time: 2021-11-10 02:02:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c679566821535a709289acc2db5eedb55c111968829279fa556d4a6f393b37Block Operator
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