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 6488035 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 45072215 epoch_slot_no: 403415 block_no: 6487858 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 21860 time: 2021-11-11 13:48:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fe080b6bc403afb90b61515b4633f901b31409d05203896b29fdf77aa5886bfBlock Operator
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