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 6467092 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 44642460 epoch_slot_no: 405660 block_no: 6466915 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 18394 time: 2021-11-06 14:25:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf25acb27f5e9df5c02af8b7272cd5005b5c423ff8804901336b8c5a2b189b1dBlock Operator
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