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 6486456 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 45040861 epoch_slot_no: 372061 block_no: 6486279 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 37798 time: 2021-11-11 05:05:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1865b40a1d658210b2a2b7ebec02e6b0fa80af63798565cb64a40336b9335bedBlock Operator
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