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 6479598 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 44899385 epoch_slot_no: 230585 block_no: 6479421 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 59830 time: 2021-11-09 13:47:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1740547cb5f5616e51cb71dafafe8812303e3df439d740e542a2e7558655d7c9Block Operator
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