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 6481176 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44934527 epoch_slot_no: 265727 block_no: 6480999 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 14614 time: 2021-11-09 23:33:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54e263945907ac07c3ceea2b5261a50d40735e9814b4d973c425f3d700a14c31Block Operator
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