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 6490196 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 45117174 epoch_slot_no: 16374 block_no: 6490019 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 7433 time: 2021-11-12 02:17:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ead8e2a0de7bd18f29071c1a89af901fa930250e2e7d583ab04b6efaab262dbBlock Operator
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