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 6490398 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 45121124 epoch_slot_no: 20324 block_no: 6490221 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 28473 time: 2021-11-12 03:23:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7cae4f77f9b995c7d702923780168fdfcce7d5300e3b218dc641587439a60f1Block Operator
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