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 6479463 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 44896042 epoch_slot_no: 227242 block_no: 6479286 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 4702 time: 2021-11-09 12:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9ffbc276edce9681130c8ffd69b8c19b04b4d589e8805d3c0985b222dc7128Block Operator
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