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 6478108 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44865730 epoch_slot_no: 196930 block_no: 6477931 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 14335 time: 2021-11-09 04:27:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf731f2871c57a7cf71ea77d059743d8e3a0145f1f457e6daf67afb1612e7019eBlock Operator
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