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 6489772 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45108339 epoch_slot_no: 7539 block_no: 6489595 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 7785 time: 2021-11-11 23:50:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x942889a3c088d18fe4304356592023ecb1a49077e0b3d38373a43002ff6cddabBlock Operator
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