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 6473861 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 44779090 epoch_slot_no: 110290 block_no: 6473684 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 36367 time: 2021-11-08 04:23:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7325c64e70c39423e2a64a2b97b58ab8fd83fc9a939c6c3daed192d7393d7402Block Operator
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