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 6478832 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 44881993 epoch_slot_no: 213193 block_no: 6478655 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 60774 time: 2021-11-09 08:58:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdafc1e46b11696d372f261fd9d9a2712d20f94235f13854cac8be27a4e9cea0Block Operator
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