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 6484487 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 45001777 epoch_slot_no: 332977 block_no: 6484310 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 53442 time: 2021-11-10 18:14:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b03de8f0fa57f4526da30c7b596dfd402dc048a389ce66d2590f9a41b50ec89Block Operator
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