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 6474719 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44796194 epoch_slot_no: 127394 block_no: 6474542 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 7340 time: 2021-11-08 09:08:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0e63c6fd2a5dc1aa1e373e56d6a74fd370c59030fbb10d5019f843c14933261Block Operator
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