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 6471836 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44736229 epoch_slot_no: 67429 block_no: 6471659 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 3734 time: 2021-11-07 16:28:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb93cd2ee9f8ad991de002c260c9df1e5911cf8c28980cb2d995a831997bc75Block Operator
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