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 6469305 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 44687408 epoch_slot_no: 18608 block_no: 6469128 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 40899 time: 2021-11-07 02:54:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8909e7314a598d331eaacf60a877a17c4b3885847d931298b100c81cb29151d3Block Operator
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