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 6491562 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 45145242 epoch_slot_no: 44442 block_no: 6491385 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 26147 time: 2021-11-12 10:05:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c27927af454ea99924401654a3d370e5be7e404065844cafb9cf9023a320e9aBlock Operator
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