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 6473883 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 44779527 epoch_slot_no: 110727 block_no: 6473706 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 1010 time: 2021-11-08 04:30:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x924f4a1a97d65db5f74c6eed98426dbc3a962bb6b7213efad8ccc54bdf196630Block Operator
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