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 6473258 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 44766450 epoch_slot_no: 97650 block_no: 6473081 slot_leader_id: 5852780 size: 45565 time: 2021-11-08 00:52:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ff883f1d941310ccc167be7f38b1b048a3bc1afcfb4f3ddd32b60d13c2f98dcBlock Operator
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