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 6489380 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 45100144 epoch_slot_no: 431344 block_no: 6489203 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 58657 time: 2021-11-11 21:33:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ad5aed37ad8b966b094785f98040a5f84f292188c2941dce125a5103e40f8aBlock Operator
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