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 6479096 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 44888067 epoch_slot_no: 219267 block_no: 6478919 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 46624 time: 2021-11-09 10:39:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0844aa2caf6cb503a4cc49ccc9fff4db06ceeaebe4e08ccf111c3a62d103e834Block Operator
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