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 6469996 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44701132 epoch_slot_no: 32332 block_no: 6469819 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 7253 time: 2021-11-07 06:43:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x014d4a62dadf2ad29e6f76acbe5dd710990196b10da8b247c692f1acae95e82bBlock Operator
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