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 6467447 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 44649626 epoch_slot_no: 412826 block_no: 6467270 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 42352 time: 2021-11-06 16:25:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcdf1b49962a75c3168f9f690b128829930e7930c06bb442af1629684b1e470bBlock Operator
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