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 6482602 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44963994 epoch_slot_no: 295194 block_no: 6482425 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 16250 time: 2021-11-10 07:44:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f1c6308edba3f54a6f17a66032a2724b1f0856dc44d59f4b058183f313add46Block Operator
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