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 6478870 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 44882990 epoch_slot_no: 214190 block_no: 6478693 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 22048 time: 2021-11-09 09:14:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ac46ead3e5a61aa5b49e7e78c4de05cf9d8c87a3301b55d4cd348646b878be3Block Operator
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