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 6485412 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45020048 epoch_slot_no: 351248 block_no: 6485235 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 21328 time: 2021-11-10 23:18:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61c0b42d9cd8026fa25a53e29f88411ac985dbd3e321f0ffb570cc2f58b4ddc5Block Operator
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