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 6488471 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 45080837 epoch_slot_no: 412037 block_no: 6488294 slot_leader_id: 5985711 size: 49410 time: 2021-11-11 16:12:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195c4abbbe2e2d5a9e9028167b85f56bed113b176eea323c3353d4d166338c55Block Operator
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