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 6491894 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 45152144 epoch_slot_no: 51344 block_no: 6491717 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 16611 time: 2021-11-12 12:00:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x122129c0df350bea20e7ed6db4e8d4808b5b356d9a700056d9c57fbb5a73646aBlock Operator
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