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 6489798 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 45108710 epoch_slot_no: 7910 block_no: 6489621 slot_leader_id: 5657399 size: 4056 time: 2021-11-11 23:56:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a78bb07b9904d9fa857bee90515148a98f57c091b12bc84c6192b3a965355baBlock Operator
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