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 6475640 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 44814884 epoch_slot_no: 146084 block_no: 6475463 slot_leader_id: 6437550 size: 63291 time: 2021-11-08 14:19:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27250bcc6e99400d8f6a15567a459bce2299d28dd47031d327871b52abc9f2eBlock Operator
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