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 6477130 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44844637 epoch_slot_no: 175837 block_no: 6476953 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 14094 time: 2021-11-08 22:35:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37c9c8e1b1c72617d4eb23b2cbef0cbdef0ebbb490b9675a02da5d825a3c7b20Block Operator
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