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 6462947 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 44558788 epoch_slot_no: 321988 block_no: 6462770 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 1539 time: 2021-11-05 15:11:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05a4d38300d301061b1c5f7e2afe72a774146893c1db85c776a61dc2e05d3cfBlock Operator
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