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 6451258 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44318469 epoch_slot_no: 81669 block_no: 6451081 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 23333 time: 2021-11-02 20:26:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc940058163c8d96621be8fb06ff93a9ec9bf23d5d02039c870bf357f900a296dBlock Operator
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