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 6476954 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44840932 epoch_slot_no: 172132 block_no: 6476777 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 5916 time: 2021-11-08 21:33:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd161c4bdf96a929b4fb052acd6f5577c2e60a9fc28aa7cb0ec9b014a4213a081Block Operator
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