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 6478027 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 44863924 epoch_slot_no: 195124 block_no: 6477850 slot_leader_id: 5517220 size: 10917 time: 2021-11-09 03:56:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27070760a3940b9728aaa7e8767414faff06a491d20f12c732b2d1dfc8428380Block Operator
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