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 6479375 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 44894332 epoch_slot_no: 225532 block_no: 6479198 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 6145 time: 2021-11-09 12:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570b5daef720891ec6b2195c7d0b5e5504a5d8b17c86a82698ed5a6d211bd3c9Block Operator
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