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 6451165 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 44316651 epoch_slot_no: 79851 block_no: 6450988 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 36443 time: 2021-11-02 19:55:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d8f474a23060f71477e323b1e5eb718b8c7f8623b2538172056f5b38e7380bBlock Operator
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