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 6484590 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 45003780 epoch_slot_no: 334980 block_no: 6484413 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 50619 time: 2021-11-10 18:47:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x220a37c9e5f0f4fbc9653252f954340ab929cb2bd8b8714fa690793bc25c6aa0Block Operator
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