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 6478179 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 44867128 epoch_slot_no: 198328 block_no: 6478002 slot_leader_id: 6478179 size: 26626 time: 2021-11-09 04:50:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4debcc92613f5e9c5ef6aa1104a106f50e6eb48e51f2427a3803776d3fc54ae5Block Operator
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