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 6486642 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45044987 epoch_slot_no: 376187 block_no: 6486465 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 5346 time: 2021-11-11 06:14:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0900ae51a4a49e12d8cae04f5c8b5af5816171b91d7303702f47e161d65cbdBlock Operator
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