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 6477595 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 44854528 epoch_slot_no: 185728 block_no: 6477418 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 62547 time: 2021-11-09 01:20:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6bf505f362d7dde875d5a42ecc9a84058b14ee43afaccb9cc069c139627c5b4Block Operator
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