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 6490171 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 45116679 epoch_slot_no: 15879 block_no: 6489994 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 18377 time: 2021-11-12 02:09:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c9c5edc2ab866b052b33be465c2c0636186fa0b22f5690b48cf514891945d1cBlock Operator
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