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 6479457 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 44895971 epoch_slot_no: 227171 block_no: 6479280 slot_leader_id: 5616335 size: 31627 time: 2021-11-09 12:51:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2743c0cd9ce463f4898d4924b698329a4ed20b9a19d056f7ae7809e95f9c32eBlock Operator
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