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 6471465 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 44729150 epoch_slot_no: 60350 block_no: 6471288 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 62552 time: 2021-11-07 14:30:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f6f1e8bab15e55297c9c246923a8436a92779f5fa4dd87f5a6bae37fe34291cBlock Operator
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