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 6476160 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44825103 epoch_slot_no: 156303 block_no: 6475983 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 9866 time: 2021-11-08 17:09:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d6e731d42cc50a4939823be0b845e8ccf1f79676641fd563c1b68634fca30bfBlock Operator
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