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 6491247 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 45139110 epoch_slot_no: 38310 block_no: 6491070 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 5236 time: 2021-11-12 08:23:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a79e56c6d10967feb8b3b2cd4cc49ffde0595d7123184443a2f80e7a59e1fbeBlock Operator
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