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 6471631 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 44732117 epoch_slot_no: 63317 block_no: 6471454 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 41443 time: 2021-11-07 15:20:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcacab3cb1d0c1c1452b67c05be83a64bf57b51f9285df7d6f000006fc0a0851Block Operator
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