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 6488065 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 45072823 epoch_slot_no: 404023 block_no: 6487888 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 3917 time: 2021-11-11 13:58:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb28e4820756c76112513c004a2bbfb28721e04caeba24ad7666def4cd1bd3e69Block Operator
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