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 6484102 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 44993718 epoch_slot_no: 324918 block_no: 6483925 slot_leader_id: 5369779 size: 11563 time: 2021-11-10 16:00:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae4f942a56faa019989bdd72d564555f3f4237b2a97516522e4b36c99e6acb2Block Operator
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