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 6488413 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 45079598 epoch_slot_no: 410798 block_no: 6488236 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 707 time: 2021-11-11 15:51:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36611ebbd3599e3e31f1dede6b50cdfa9af415a76f0dc3dfb1d399fbec8a20fbBlock Operator
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