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 6475821 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44818393 epoch_slot_no: 149593 block_no: 6475644 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 10802 time: 2021-11-08 15:18:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668bae88113b85e61f8f247d304c570a5acb55d85cca9b36bb50a9d9f7c4083eBlock Operator
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