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 6477690 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44856178 epoch_slot_no: 187378 block_no: 6477513 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 17010 time: 2021-11-09 01:47:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e1764edc8cab5d8b0570884ca4fc366bfb42150dafdd16c486fbd0f146aaa7fBlock Operator
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