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 6461611 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 44531819 epoch_slot_no: 295019 block_no: 6461434 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 7347 time: 2021-11-05 07:41:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15bfdc175fa0f87c0b1380267724a4a7bdfe835427293104c000f3e32417aa06Block Operator
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