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 6472116 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44742203 epoch_slot_no: 73403 block_no: 6471939 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 35488 time: 2021-11-07 18:08:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4084cf90c832d5993380d744993684a2c0e50d9c6ee75520bc878fe0b2b74129Block Operator
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