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 6451302 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44319359 epoch_slot_no: 82559 block_no: 6451125 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 5232 time: 2021-11-02 20:40:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a0abe52db45588f383e0d4d454a82b9862e88b899963d903eebad0d54b37e1Block Operator
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