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 6471915 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 44738173 epoch_slot_no: 69373 block_no: 6471738 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 50433 time: 2021-11-07 17:01:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d65393088c84adab184281b5b42954aa7387b30be1aab398cdce4e440f75398Block Operator
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