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 6485263 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 45016962 epoch_slot_no: 348162 block_no: 6485086 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 5731 time: 2021-11-10 22:27:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70e178883ad5b2fc1eb40d8aeba501e0965d1401d0c7b5b8742f3a9072157229Block Operator
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