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 6460948 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44518964 epoch_slot_no: 282164 block_no: 6460771 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 8873 time: 2021-11-05 04:07:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be1ab8027f81c0a76d271d83c1cc03bae91cf7e44830ffffca9dd36e9fc4d5eBlock Operator
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