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 6490037 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 45113734 epoch_slot_no: 12934 block_no: 6489860 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 13535 time: 2021-11-12 01:20:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3dc353f4c87d62d31547cc28938ca07c01f780ba8173a9f8625a1ae2b2bf9f3Block Operator
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