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 6480988 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 44930457 epoch_slot_no: 261657 block_no: 6480811 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 28847 time: 2021-11-09 22:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x515f5d6816b5dee31557f4ebe7e37513d9a2dcbd3e3fb87d3156a7fd2397bd44Block Operator
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