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 6490696 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 45127571 epoch_slot_no: 26771 block_no: 6490519 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 10390 time: 2021-11-12 05:11:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa485803d84eff179e22b90b42f460de2dd86a0987018b91bc9bdcc8578a09a1fBlock Operator
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