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 6480756 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 44925391 epoch_slot_no: 256591 block_no: 6480579 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 16228 time: 2021-11-09 21:01:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d81d9e18b50426be784d8b0e71c48e7c399413cfd4c366f46a17c0b7103c13Block Operator
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