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 6486273 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 45036880 epoch_slot_no: 368080 block_no: 6486096 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 4139 time: 2021-11-11 03:59:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x058a6131c8efc7e82930bdc5f80f209878df7bcd8bacaae29b4c1e4ed7358726Block Operator
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