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 6504773 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 45415216 epoch_slot_no: 314416 block_no: 6504596 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 36577 time: 2021-11-15 13:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c779fe26648d9d4ee9c4a090d6efb07cdde3b5dae09e2833b44d948e986d69Block Operator
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