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 6492112 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 45155953 epoch_slot_no: 55153 block_no: 6491935 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 4564 time: 2021-11-12 13:04:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc7ce5ba5e44b0847bb6c4b7f7fdd5a41dc7de4b412f1b330e38336b31ffb45bBlock Operator
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