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 6473024 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 44761278 epoch_slot_no: 92478 block_no: 6472847 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 64073 time: 2021-11-07 23:26:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e238d5cbae3253693fd25a2bd496a5496f14c3fb7f8aae3666e855d718e6ffdBlock Operator
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