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 6474259 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44786879 epoch_slot_no: 118079 block_no: 6474082 slot_leader_id: 5498086 size: 26385 time: 2021-11-08 06:32:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd462c2218e642c1be21fafd01e0be0d188d6f44dcb272b7d9f2411f2bfbeb757Block Operator
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