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 6478750 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 44880252 epoch_slot_no: 211452 block_no: 6478573 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 17160 time: 2021-11-09 08:29:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431aae93a18317a50313264a5513688f74939d38fbc522dad72558cb78ebcb97Block Operator
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