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 6474299 Details
Epoch: 301 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 44787725 epoch_slot_no: 118925 block_no: 6474122 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 18314 time: 2021-11-08 06:46:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x744a5d9aca1a705ba956806741879b9c6c4fb97bfe30d4100150b09e74553ef6Block Operator
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