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 6490682 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 45127313 epoch_slot_no: 26513 block_no: 6490505 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 9319 time: 2021-11-12 05:06:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x045f05397e7e7cc1f1b5db99d964f4e1708d0f8b80b81859a4a631a8beeb846dBlock Operator
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