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 6486986 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 45051464 epoch_slot_no: 382664 block_no: 6486809 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 17273 time: 2021-11-11 08:02:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c7beab7907e4db3192827b4c0a08d6251917a910cbc7d668db61c80888cbc8Block Operator
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