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 6489091 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 45093361 epoch_slot_no: 424561 block_no: 6488914 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 50150 time: 2021-11-11 19:40:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29c4acf281c0b8a7136d013e139bd99751da35d75edb97e418a211b458fc05bBlock Operator
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