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 6489035 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45092184 epoch_slot_no: 423384 block_no: 6488858 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 9925 time: 2021-11-11 19:21:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17899c104162ee19f29bdc0191477e21568306315973daa3e3cb3e014cfb4b1bBlock Operator
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