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 6476367 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 44829125 epoch_slot_no: 160325 block_no: 6476190 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 46826 time: 2021-11-08 18:16:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x929447d3fef37f0a60da3a38dbcbe9905b60f4d2bccfd23401b27d7bb8b929dfBlock Operator
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