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 6482808 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 44968093 epoch_slot_no: 299293 block_no: 6482631 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 2524 time: 2021-11-10 08:53:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9957c4aed7d748f7ab3767dc9ac9a1327c2fc40629a5267060690f036550eeBlock Operator
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