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 6487287 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45057298 epoch_slot_no: 388498 block_no: 6487110 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 6609 time: 2021-11-11 09:39:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8187ed2cba68bb75f73f38350f1764137d5181df4f8d1fdb5c85cf0dc18989aaBlock Operator
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