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 6467269 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44646062 epoch_slot_no: 409262 block_no: 6467092 slot_leader_id: 6393205 size: 15737 time: 2021-11-06 15:25:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8936ee748fae66fdc7a98e5918400ca67a0123d89327237a5702dac1a050abe6Block Operator
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