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 6479189 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44890291 epoch_slot_no: 221491 block_no: 6479012 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 14704 time: 2021-11-09 11:16:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e853396939596a6fef44ae54cafc52a3b918bd8bbd5f43152e3e55f94aed232Block Operator
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