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 6485165 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45015402 epoch_slot_no: 346602 block_no: 6484988 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 17371 time: 2021-11-10 22:01:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65fd795aac3eae62a78a8f7bd86f57106bc81594237dea04ba26c4f3e5e6acb4Block Operator
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