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 6469941 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44699853 epoch_slot_no: 31053 block_no: 6469764 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 26007 time: 2021-11-07 06:22:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f4b22f0e321a03a0c4be309dc5172d1c18b5fabad9244c52f8307af23f3cd1Block Operator
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