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 6480647 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 44923069 epoch_slot_no: 254269 block_no: 6480470 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 27492 time: 2021-11-09 20:22:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb544be1ff389fd0f46b190c9bed527d5ad741f946a2c435c1873ad370f7756a2Block Operator
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