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 6477781 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 44858362 epoch_slot_no: 189562 block_no: 6477604 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 25176 time: 2021-11-09 02:24:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9314270cbdbc78765b5413c019a4aad4f5f72572545d7b1bd70adf6a0ee4228Block Operator
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