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 6485039 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 45012948 epoch_slot_no: 344148 block_no: 6484862 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 11762 time: 2021-11-10 21:20:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73a97b9661281593cae86662117ed595a71a47b5747dcfd6dbfa1b9fb8f4a3edBlock Operator
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