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 6490194 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 45117119 epoch_slot_no: 16319 block_no: 6490017 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 26251 time: 2021-11-12 02:16:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f7635c247f0291caac4c93ca2d77dd1032a68ae2d8b2455a3ab97d25ac0fb2Block Operator
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