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 6467203 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 44644421 epoch_slot_no: 407621 block_no: 6467026 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 1661 time: 2021-11-06 14:58:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481cbdeaa91638eebf17ce1653ce6ac0c71ce4b73cd20106388b62d0754e7a54Block Operator
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