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 6461556 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44530884 epoch_slot_no: 294084 block_no: 6461379 slot_leader_id: 6168741 size: 64193 time: 2021-11-05 07:26:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fcd4d9b5e6f2c053d54fdc11af06bdf3a055c47a8ad30f39dd767101875bf8aBlock Operator
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