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 6482976 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 44971064 epoch_slot_no: 302264 block_no: 6482799 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 20482 time: 2021-11-10 09:42:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a959377ee3c3ea7bda111a9871575a11ff06f7587c6275a4523fe0307f4dbdcBlock Operator
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