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 6450374 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 44300451 epoch_slot_no: 63651 block_no: 6450197 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 10616 time: 2021-11-02 15:25:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffddd0fa78b2dd2d911a7f5b703be5be9e53db3de1e5b276353f39bea69598fBlock Operator
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