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 6463777 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44575798 epoch_slot_no: 338998 block_no: 6463600 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 20823 time: 2021-11-05 19:54:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b830aa7b6e0b3403a3a48f537e7cfe1d02edfb7c2e30c65a7ef73d179beb92Block Operator
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