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 6485897 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45029637 epoch_slot_no: 360837 block_no: 6485720 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 5898 time: 2021-11-11 01:58:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd739536cccff8e1186c9967a667d129c6bc7242941216c264be30b8b4a14a2Block Operator
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