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 6490235 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45117870 epoch_slot_no: 17070 block_no: 6490058 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 17953 time: 2021-11-12 02:29:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bc8a7ae4a3b510629a1e4a3235e94b2aa9ce3367fd42fffe6bc809915c0e7f5Block Operator
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