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 6477390 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 44850087 epoch_slot_no: 181287 block_no: 6477213 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 57713 time: 2021-11-09 00:06:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6a8c7551467a4e809e3d94d29f62ca1208b6818d0a5fed6c3b766964d7fc31Block Operator
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