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 6480079 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44910411 epoch_slot_no: 241611 block_no: 6479902 slot_leader_id: 5162721 size: 4389 time: 2021-11-09 16:51:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb4fb7462028cf6c6f23250ed5cbf1ca957898bb2601f56c91e3c17f116ff482Block Operator
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