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 6480601 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44922078 epoch_slot_no: 253278 block_no: 6480424 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 8638 time: 2021-11-09 20:06:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc53c37bf4c67d81b165f88e57514d652c8f045bcc93a2205517ccd1b72e7c38Block Operator
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