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 6488478 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 45080975 epoch_slot_no: 412175 block_no: 6488301 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 12926 time: 2021-11-11 16:14:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef106b2ddcced6d1a372b8b535cf3ffbc25900e92f2f7f4c5b924b477996d22Block Operator
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