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 6477857 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44859917 epoch_slot_no: 191117 block_no: 6477680 slot_leader_id: 4574351 size: 7083 time: 2021-11-09 02:50:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x164eaf4430e1fd9437f88abea4f4f0e7393dab2c1ac1cb4daa4a48f300f7749bBlock Operator
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