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 6483277 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 44977692 epoch_slot_no: 308892 block_no: 6483100 slot_leader_id: 6169650 size: 36409 time: 2021-11-10 11:33:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55759e8f89372c501b15fb762079b692717ef541acb75c561d0427d8b87c4e07Block Operator
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