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 6449853 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44290337 epoch_slot_no: 53537 block_no: 6449676 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 3972 time: 2021-11-02 12:37:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe545c4f35e7275f40e3c875d51b63dc5addf989476dc604cc8ed01f2430a5f1bBlock Operator
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