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 6474173 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44785073 epoch_slot_no: 116273 block_no: 6473996 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 8197 time: 2021-11-08 06:02:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00f4e2b7034f029961f1884b955aa9096ef5c8e3f248e8bda3e9364d0cc65dfBlock Operator
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