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 6469948 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44700027 epoch_slot_no: 31227 block_no: 6469771 slot_leader_id: 5449546 size: 14112 time: 2021-11-07 06:25:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6765ff06e706d5b6cddfbb658f834022f403af4200e9f65abe5c31ab85c4497bBlock Operator
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