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 6479576 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44898700 epoch_slot_no: 229900 block_no: 6479399 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 12523 time: 2021-11-09 13:36:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01d849512e83d5e51d184786fdb731e6e6334a7f90fce84bed60b248e2f95b7dBlock Operator
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