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 6450874 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 44310503 epoch_slot_no: 73703 block_no: 6450697 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 22262 time: 2021-11-02 18:13:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f9c4ec435e6f908803eb6a8ca014075d52fed3808a7e4b40b24ad0a2d708a3cBlock Operator
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