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 6462841 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44556440 epoch_slot_no: 319640 block_no: 6462664 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 6105 time: 2021-11-05 14:32:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc50a2e313784d5d58a88ec57c9920fbc0ee270336f739c45d88d73be73d9a9aaBlock Operator
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