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 6479228 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 44890920 epoch_slot_no: 222120 block_no: 6479051 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 1490 time: 2021-11-09 11:26:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6538ef9b2ff83460777f400879c8921f541d24f9664eafbf3fd01c6a11a83d4Block Operator
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