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 6462323 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 44545344 epoch_slot_no: 308544 block_no: 6462146 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 17321 time: 2021-11-05 11:27:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073a4950ad3c8c64c98878c549e9dc92470e1dc62534d54cab6199a34f3f9673Block Operator
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