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 6462206 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 44543008 epoch_slot_no: 306208 block_no: 6462029 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 16814 time: 2021-11-05 10:48:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24dbfe64cf8804b35fc0e4a124ed3648f9ca25468b1c7b436e297499c9f98aa8Block Operator
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