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 6449783 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44289145 epoch_slot_no: 52345 block_no: 6449606 slot_leader_id: 5928678 size: 4953 time: 2021-11-02 12:17:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x117d3597886b95690ab8d3e850315589d0d64d5914c9a719591af439009b7a00Block Operator
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