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 6461673 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44532892 epoch_slot_no: 296092 block_no: 6461496 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 60988 time: 2021-11-05 07:59:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60cdb301c2ef92d2a8800982dceb6c79d9df6747a00f2e7ce75e9d962e01f008Block Operator
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