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 6472191 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 44743946 epoch_slot_no: 75146 block_no: 6472014 slot_leader_id: 4562842 size: 64125 time: 2021-11-07 18:37:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb2e93afe0d2e8363e0d0d44715fa553a50f73c1f97c4cc323c8687fdacee893Block Operator
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