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 6479476 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44896265 epoch_slot_no: 227465 block_no: 6479299 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 10502 time: 2021-11-09 12:55:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85499a8cd1dbb1aae4b14037f21d2e8245dcba882e8ab93c666b733a4597ea46Block Operator
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