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 6490252 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 45118284 epoch_slot_no: 17484 block_no: 6490075 slot_leader_id: 6468755 size: 3636 time: 2021-11-12 02:36:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d2e7320020ccb943c16fb9004f4726b8ca9d0115d91c8beb1b3904317be433Block Operator
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