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 6464171 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 44583574 epoch_slot_no: 346774 block_no: 6463994 slot_leader_id: 6135313 size: 58877 time: 2021-11-05 22:04:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80954eebe63500ef5b05133daaba352b28cc6b9d4f5716869ea214d695b8ef64Block Operator
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