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 6476930 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 44840383 epoch_slot_no: 171583 block_no: 6476753 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 16116 time: 2021-11-08 21:24:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87184483f5c92563b1e4853808eec6af273ef906961d5adf2bb131c134122626Block Operator
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