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 6466895 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 100 slot_no: 44638413 epoch_slot_no: 401613 block_no: 6466718 slot_leader_id: 6395838 size: 63278 time: 2021-11-06 13:18:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff5d35c4c555209ff5cd388e655f3291bafc15b9c18ea65b48c51ed5a1c6bf3dBlock Operator
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