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 6479067 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44887338 epoch_slot_no: 218538 block_no: 6478890 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 6681 time: 2021-11-09 10:27:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4352d4821a2ae09f3c7f0c496c0d77e6c6c1370720861e03bbc056cd96fb0dfBlock Operator
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