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 6487435 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 45060217 epoch_slot_no: 391417 block_no: 6487258 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 8940 time: 2021-11-11 10:28:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79f7119eb09fbcba0e04d33792d79a6285d3ca93c949a9737559f60a62843212Block Operator
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