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 6478486 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 44873867 epoch_slot_no: 205067 block_no: 6478309 slot_leader_id: 4962722 size: 21380 time: 2021-11-09 06:42:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38f47ea96dc34fc77ab5af2816eba68ea835092de68836eaf1931722bf9af986Block Operator
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