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 6468478 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44670199 epoch_slot_no: 1399 block_no: 6468301 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 12046 time: 2021-11-06 22:08:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314d4cb3d2e15178bc4d4d5fd71e94f6f951628328cc552feeecb65d5bd4e043Block Operator
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