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 6484772 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 45007676 epoch_slot_no: 338876 block_no: 6484595 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 10934 time: 2021-11-10 19:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5172c5dc8eeef323df7e8c04bf1b8895fc0675ea37e28b692f3c11bd70c5a775Block Operator
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