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 6479510 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 44897272 epoch_slot_no: 228472 block_no: 6479333 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 64044 time: 2021-11-09 13:12:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c4aeff54bd7d11a2b38340cb4daa2675b92e586cfbfb636e5abceae29c08fbBlock Operator
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