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 6490139 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 45115987 epoch_slot_no: 15187 block_no: 6489962 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 26043 time: 2021-11-12 01:57:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf603fea461ba0f176574aa73fc687dc00ffaa009486cb1adb832e0572c4bbb26Block Operator
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