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 6485071 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45013661 epoch_slot_no: 344861 block_no: 6484894 slot_leader_id: 5689502 size: 4569 time: 2021-11-10 21:32:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f0f0aa15083478b5d26a511a396953bd8cf63f74b5b2c7d30b5c77c118cba0Block Operator
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