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 6484249 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 44996981 epoch_slot_no: 328181 block_no: 6484072 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 25907 time: 2021-11-10 16:54:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0081ff4be34c4ee75fc7b9cfa81a1e98c52e98042e15d509c2addea1d68052Block Operator
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