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 6466964 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 44639736 epoch_slot_no: 402936 block_no: 6466787 slot_leader_id: 4590483 size: 62721 time: 2021-11-06 13:40:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77513b3c37bc098c02c5d0a0ab2dc58e698cfde006b695575689d7d483201936Block Operator
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