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 6486974 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45051210 epoch_slot_no: 382410 block_no: 6486797 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 7209 time: 2021-11-11 07:58:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8c77df6d4d935fb6b4c81c4f2794eb68fa9b691a3ef5af14ab644eb94fedf23Block Operator
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