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 6471785 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44735310 epoch_slot_no: 66510 block_no: 6471608 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 18845 time: 2021-11-07 16:13:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53292999fdc07d0e99cbb0b649972b7d5c9a46ec2b19478aa7cd6a1ab616f49eBlock Operator
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