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 6471149 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44723336 epoch_slot_no: 54536 block_no: 6470972 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 23512 time: 2021-11-07 12:53:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa35841005ba2a55b9622e88a1bffd4b45959a03ca62a69f04bc5215995a01aBlock Operator
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