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 6477859 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 44860007 epoch_slot_no: 191207 block_no: 6477682 slot_leader_id: 4988741 size: 63877 time: 2021-11-09 02:51:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76985728c2b5c3cc17d0664444ca0365e7a285557a828bf85104549b950cbfabBlock Operator
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