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 6488164 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 45074763 epoch_slot_no: 405963 block_no: 6487987 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 28413 time: 2021-11-11 14:30:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1eb02421fc41389586d4e41b95d603f9411bb5528548a040e88b8c9383ad6f5Block Operator
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