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 6482572 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44963334 epoch_slot_no: 294534 block_no: 6482395 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 9187 time: 2021-11-10 07:33:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf50b16338555f01a04504eeaba34bdea28b4eb1e5edfe9634c957dc07fe397eBlock Operator
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