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 6469770 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44696439 epoch_slot_no: 27639 block_no: 6469593 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 6371 time: 2021-11-07 05:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee01bc1a8575bbdb4e0dbdd8833693d42765785f762114f6f9f930d11cff5f7aBlock Operator
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