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 6490415 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 45121476 epoch_slot_no: 20676 block_no: 6490238 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 24480 time: 2021-11-12 03:29:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfac207e3c02421842b8c238e4b0836aa5d09de2db5f7649b9a5d352fdc31ffa3Block Operator
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