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 6479170 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44889737 epoch_slot_no: 220937 block_no: 6478993 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 18380 time: 2021-11-09 11:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37d3d6f5f5fbedbcc6759ebb3ec4cd1a356c36c020f6eafc5e5e62ee9217bdbBlock Operator
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