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 6471617 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44731890 epoch_slot_no: 63090 block_no: 6471440 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 9802 time: 2021-11-07 15:16:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f150ac9819ab3561b628621726fb3bfccc06707a4330ae1f19cd8a6e3590cdBlock Operator
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