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 6490451 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 45122271 epoch_slot_no: 21471 block_no: 6490274 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 25842 time: 2021-11-12 03:42:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e060f5836f165f29c569661fd259adb5a9884bd97335e3fc0db5c8eb6f0a1cdBlock Operator
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