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 6475115 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 44804068 epoch_slot_no: 135268 block_no: 6474938 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 8171 time: 2021-11-08 11:19:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b65c21e27c813f5fdb23882ca4d74e3efcf100d479e125d1f7139989115be5Block Operator
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