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 6489260 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 45097467 epoch_slot_no: 428667 block_no: 6489083 slot_leader_id: 5825320 size: 1135 time: 2021-11-11 20:49:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9689d263476c43cfbf93c8af8613b7c77ab99a6c433f1577ad1ee82d829638a6Block Operator
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