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 6451146 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 44316184 epoch_slot_no: 79384 block_no: 6450969 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 47004 time: 2021-11-02 19:47:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ea5020031ae4551fea4176116a27e4e7f26a16ec4e61792744a963404498d3Block Operator
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