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 6489000 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 45091392 epoch_slot_no: 422592 block_no: 6488823 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 33467 time: 2021-11-11 19:08:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3fd094da24e7c001749ab3922f24caf81d40d7a3f47d1743026fa17370e7429Block Operator
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