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 6488475 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45080920 epoch_slot_no: 412120 block_no: 6488298 slot_leader_id: 5322714 size: 14650 time: 2021-11-11 16:13:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0070d04b020491f9e59dc3ff3179c479a0c0ac762ff227893cdb21a97d7d0c8eBlock Operator
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