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 6467445 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 44649579 epoch_slot_no: 412779 block_no: 6467268 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 52877 time: 2021-11-06 16:24:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97465f4c202b7698b792bc73f9b6376a419f0f634f1265525686362e18caa947Block Operator
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