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 6491095 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45136087 epoch_slot_no: 35287 block_no: 6490918 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 7995 time: 2021-11-12 07:32:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46c14efad2678d227c00364a1dbab43d9b569c69d9ad6fd5fcedd0da91aeba7Block Operator
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