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 6466177 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44624116 epoch_slot_no: 387316 block_no: 6466000 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 4376 time: 2021-11-06 09:20:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac2c06dc1a99e751a965d5271188424202ad1affc3132e0c3a9865f4924bf12dBlock Operator
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