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 6447466 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 44241941 epoch_slot_no: 5141 block_no: 6447289 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 33703 time: 2021-11-01 23:10:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a96356cf1d2751acb899807d84e4c7196ad723e4ff4a428a4d6de0b4f82502Block Operator
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