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 6479472 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 44896231 epoch_slot_no: 227431 block_no: 6479295 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 35842 time: 2021-11-09 12:55:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cfc60f163bb1412c49336b92574b8dffe9e57a9627c7e0e2d7d756a83cafbfBlock Operator
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