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 6484399 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 44999982 epoch_slot_no: 331182 block_no: 6484222 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 29620 time: 2021-11-10 17:44:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac428962b35a9e59d3f9b407eb0a53275fc665ec83a2bd146ca9e9c54de6b4bBlock Operator
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