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 6490986 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 45133557 epoch_slot_no: 32757 block_no: 6490809 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 36434 time: 2021-11-12 06:50:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c12490bb4516b8ace78cfdd622a16536895fb32201d896d36b34e3e661b6522Block Operator
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