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 6472886 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 44758366 epoch_slot_no: 89566 block_no: 6472709 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 4277 time: 2021-11-07 22:37:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206fb63d802312eedd6183a7f26446b8444a2c66ca45d50ef3d7d9533b567525Block Operator
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