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 6488102 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 45073679 epoch_slot_no: 404879 block_no: 6487925 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 43035 time: 2021-11-11 14:12:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7d9d5d5d30d1eb810587c5f655d4498ad44ddaa2e1ac70ebb7da2e96fa14db9Block Operator
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