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 6488466 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 45080657 epoch_slot_no: 411857 block_no: 6488289 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 19892 time: 2021-11-11 16:09:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ab49858108539f3f0e1c6bdd087ae8bf75b7f45a4f69d58e2ca7dc9f3f60a01Block Operator
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