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 6486269 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45036743 epoch_slot_no: 367943 block_no: 6486092 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 11960 time: 2021-11-11 03:57:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6016638f43858ec05e48783bdb9927f990b2eb3eaedbe9ecab00f2f4300466c9Block Operator
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