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 6450357 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44300059 epoch_slot_no: 63259 block_no: 6450180 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 16958 time: 2021-11-02 15:19:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c5102d775580db065479c80eeda95f3cfd351e59fd47dba8710af30c30c9aadBlock Operator
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