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 6482224 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 44956386 epoch_slot_no: 287586 block_no: 6482047 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 4148 time: 2021-11-10 05:37:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0adb0b1fb195a702752400b59e3c51c7ec0ae016da75b0a3dc4f8d5f18a02e97Block Operator
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