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 6491525 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 45144611 epoch_slot_no: 43811 block_no: 6491348 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 2700 time: 2021-11-12 09:55:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51557dcc06201e3f38db4f8efc50389ee01c0aace24b42765ce6383fa87037c5Block Operator
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