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 6479415 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44895171 epoch_slot_no: 226371 block_no: 6479238 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 7911 time: 2021-11-09 12:37:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c003fadd27c850d68ca437d8769f2057d04d6cdef2c3b7f3af7e7a921c2fcacBlock Operator
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