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 6488268 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45076489 epoch_slot_no: 407689 block_no: 6488091 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 14619 time: 2021-11-11 14:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66f299ed61d19d3427027ab366dc0e5e98d285fc590b28f33d9dcbd806d74a9bBlock Operator
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