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 6486396 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 45039403 epoch_slot_no: 370603 block_no: 6486219 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 15062 time: 2021-11-11 04:41:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2fa4d073ac19aa7bc2c739ce46ed514e2b91fe7887d65dc92d692168b5427fdBlock Operator
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