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 6485999 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 45031671 epoch_slot_no: 362871 block_no: 6485822 slot_leader_id: 6421713 size: 11325 time: 2021-11-11 02:32:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa4682995c753c2ba30c8f2ad9222a7e493d57d88a40ae64babadd0054adae3fBlock Operator
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