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 6478650 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 44877734 epoch_slot_no: 208934 block_no: 6478473 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 25823 time: 2021-11-09 07:47:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb053c50f6f58d4a209435d3ebc1dbc4a89832d40ec0f31a7e8bd0ce83b2979f7Block Operator
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