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 6471485 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44729468 epoch_slot_no: 60668 block_no: 6471308 slot_leader_id: 5087069 size: 11724 time: 2021-11-07 14:35:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1990d6f45f3c06e03af917c7f2aa3b0b83911a3f323ddb9b5e4db0dd4ec13200Block Operator
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