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 6487352 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 45058618 epoch_slot_no: 389818 block_no: 6487175 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 37186 time: 2021-11-11 10:01:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9771d8dbb6ae02f48d387611f565abb7b14bbdc7529b2cd9315daf4fe27f3e80Block Operator
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