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 6466417 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44628694 epoch_slot_no: 391894 block_no: 6466240 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 8289 time: 2021-11-06 10:36:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3cc896d2825a5823a17d5f49ba7cdaad872eb6c045a77d9101d495f977a82c8Block Operator
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