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 6478218 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44868065 epoch_slot_no: 199265 block_no: 6478041 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 9734 time: 2021-11-09 05:05:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66644cb8e236b17486425ce5a8aa4abb5d4fcdbc750c11ac0ad28a41199586beBlock Operator
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