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 6480228 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 44913947 epoch_slot_no: 245147 block_no: 6480051 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 55191 time: 2021-11-09 17:50:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0f2b53720bbc71695dbc2843d21a104f47128a244c44a40aa8bfce196010228Block Operator
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