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 6489917 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 45111251 epoch_slot_no: 10451 block_no: 6489740 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 26611 time: 2021-11-12 00:39:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5883d962f40be89226aacf05e53bcd09770a36f28df6ea3ad1730e55e67da6b0Block Operator
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