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 6472879 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44758196 epoch_slot_no: 89396 block_no: 6472702 slot_leader_id: 5839462 size: 8423 time: 2021-11-07 22:34:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7236557743976242d22c219f568a29f86e874a4eda973494046d388df7381a3Block Operator
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