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 6475681 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 44815763 epoch_slot_no: 146963 block_no: 6475504 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 34426 time: 2021-11-08 14:34:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d42e307dfbc69e16900d835e91beac3dcde1d2d4563513476d51321d2343f4fBlock Operator
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