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 6486358 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45038550 epoch_slot_no: 369750 block_no: 6486181 slot_leader_id: 6033137 size: 16772 time: 2021-11-11 04:27:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9cc06853dc70bd2bbb5758d902b95a3a0dfe4ba8da5a369c566f49c0a70aa32Block Operator
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