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 6490498 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 45123461 epoch_slot_no: 22661 block_no: 6490321 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 18753 time: 2021-11-12 04:02:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812cc18cd7f54876a5e37ce390b1489dd4b2f4987644ae5a8bd7843f8333d423Block Operator
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