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 6489606 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 45105051 epoch_slot_no: 4251 block_no: 6489429 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 14823 time: 2021-11-11 22:55:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf2f0c5e546ca6e05159127992000b15e5aa4d4c0ff500d73ecd9a3492b5b7e0Block Operator
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