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 6462615 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 44551892 epoch_slot_no: 315092 block_no: 6462438 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 64063 time: 2021-11-05 13:16:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3689b64e2d5581a6c93813f3a11295e4bcb0eb8a14f8772fc4cd2307fb4de7c7Block Operator
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