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 6482924 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44970138 epoch_slot_no: 301338 block_no: 6482747 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 4078 time: 2021-11-10 09:27:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x268d2e9975663c8d8bb9b930e8ec36fb4bec03e9974c267d25afd7a1e8e0cc0cBlock Operator
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