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 6471550 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44730748 epoch_slot_no: 61948 block_no: 6471373 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 28142 time: 2021-11-07 14:57:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8defd820bfdb53399d43e71c0a3c753a6af84be22234ca745c65f0d372256e2Block Operator
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