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 6491477 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 45143533 epoch_slot_no: 42733 block_no: 6491300 slot_leader_id: 6491477 size: 263 time: 2021-11-12 09:37:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc82c7eb23e9172333fa1068debdc58c87acb521eccf8452efcc0eb619114c51Block Operator
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