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 6480409 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 44917951 epoch_slot_no: 249151 block_no: 6480232 slot_leader_id: 5161052 size: 36553 time: 2021-11-09 18:57:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2a73b8f485fbc4b3eee3ab5f5d5b5492023e428df0640cd44b20e18488752cBlock Operator
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