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 6488461 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 45080523 epoch_slot_no: 411723 block_no: 6488284 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 39050 time: 2021-11-11 16:06:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x825436d25b013c37eeeb1d250a9f415014d1bd4efbded5278951a5f1cb9becbeBlock Operator
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