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 6489490 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45102620 epoch_slot_no: 1820 block_no: 6489313 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 1801 time: 2021-11-11 22:15:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cee3846b7a9b05c330a7a7a373e135fc7c1ba84d7835c7572f071bf809c4e1Block Operator
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