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 6490355 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 45120459 epoch_slot_no: 19659 block_no: 6490178 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 38084 time: 2021-11-12 03:12:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfc0d58bd0343c57116e208af90929eba0c16c66f124ca12b2b884c85b5726aBlock Operator
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