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 6488330 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 45077702 epoch_slot_no: 408902 block_no: 6488153 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 47219 time: 2021-11-11 15:19:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1f0b586bc0133a8cb453829251dfa7db4aa28f523ab8d7142e493f4c4be8228Block Operator
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