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 6486066 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 45032913 epoch_slot_no: 364113 block_no: 6485889 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 2116 time: 2021-11-11 02:53:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b582eebefe7f02553cc6d565c704aaaa8a171b169cc4edd2280759aceb12115Block Operator
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