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 6462316 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 44545168 epoch_slot_no: 308368 block_no: 6462139 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 35612 time: 2021-11-05 11:24:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f61e35132d5e7da81c332052056885f885cfad484ab52960e22dde8aec54ef0Block Operator
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