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 6480474 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 44919237 epoch_slot_no: 250437 block_no: 6480297 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 18888 time: 2021-11-09 19:18:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710b6092b36ea07a3f908c4de1e714eef8ce4eac67c17848dde5797a24ecdaecBlock Operator
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