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 6477608 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 44854813 epoch_slot_no: 186013 block_no: 6477431 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 47962 time: 2021-11-09 01:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c25d1b7f7cba5bcb1966b7eeb2e6a8a06318a6584cbc2040f95576c5ff9568Block Operator
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