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 6473484 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 44770999 epoch_slot_no: 102199 block_no: 6473307 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 61950 time: 2021-11-08 02:08:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcefa6c353a49100b3dfa7f4d803d86da9be25f05f0ac82ccf3af0875e753a9cdBlock Operator
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