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 6473876 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 44779450 epoch_slot_no: 110650 block_no: 6473699 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 28303 time: 2021-11-08 04:29:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079d21ce4913d804fb16a6b7c1c997cde8716720cb44aa1e055b2f1a086a3401Block Operator
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