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 6482792 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44967843 epoch_slot_no: 299043 block_no: 6482615 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 12619 time: 2021-11-10 08:48:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb826a72b3096c6634d09082da009a6259ad5fefe50650340be116fc0bfd3a081Block Operator
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