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 6468219 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 44664657 epoch_slot_no: 427857 block_no: 6468042 slot_leader_id: 6056953 size: 46470 time: 2021-11-06 20:35:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e2e16903fa10554c77c93675dcb1f6b5ff090f40a0ebea98acc171464aaa88Block Operator
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