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 6489859 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45110077 epoch_slot_no: 9277 block_no: 6489682 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 10025 time: 2021-11-12 00:19:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42197ffff5d970a7683c60448a68727456e81b6573e1169079645d18035f1531Block Operator
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