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 6487398 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 45059558 epoch_slot_no: 390758 block_no: 6487221 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 25212 time: 2021-11-11 10:17:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df7e8ec90a256cd0ce35b9d41ed49fb9b2b077288e4943a673bcce2a1b559cbBlock Operator
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