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 6450446 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 44302208 epoch_slot_no: 65408 block_no: 6450269 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 25333 time: 2021-11-02 15:54:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2fc8e1ae180e51cb5f4dcc3084da8ebba4757e17f4dfd5bdf2366228947f5eBlock Operator
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