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 6491492 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 45143805 epoch_slot_no: 43005 block_no: 6491315 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 15590 time: 2021-11-12 09:41:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35b5f74199185ffd613315456802e0e0013dadae5372fbb9d2ab5744d7006a88Block Operator
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