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 6488897 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 45089265 epoch_slot_no: 420465 block_no: 6488720 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 31892 time: 2021-11-11 18:32:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f42eb2b5276f47b40d499fcb64529d23d65f25fc0ec34c144f1c0c2af4d92a0Block Operator
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