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 6487760 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45067119 epoch_slot_no: 398319 block_no: 6487583 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 9318 time: 2021-11-11 12:23:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab183a01942317769bd164549cb27e636a53cabeeda3b3039149124f47f3658bBlock Operator
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