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 6480950 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 44929571 epoch_slot_no: 260771 block_no: 6480773 slot_leader_id: 6275484 size: 13439 time: 2021-11-09 22:11:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a97a2e4f41f39e00372776ceea463f4177c6afb1906adf02600ef241bef6d6dBlock Operator
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