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 6477059 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 44843316 epoch_slot_no: 174516 block_no: 6476882 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 18003 time: 2021-11-08 22:13:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476a7bb57ef9fe4a769f290f1085afb0b3c2a35b4cace6dd3ed73c203601034aBlock Operator
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