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 6450985 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44312882 epoch_slot_no: 76082 block_no: 6450808 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 6827 time: 2021-11-02 18:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff097e4923d7f81bd3186c4472b23fbaa2c546ad0e469db1f0b3241b045eb7aBlock Operator
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