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 6475678 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 44815673 epoch_slot_no: 146873 block_no: 6475501 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 32296 time: 2021-11-08 14:32:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80ac7665ff3548e3f328ca7c55b1318a42a5264c9447817f878cb32743a3995dBlock Operator
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