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 6451454 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44322732 epoch_slot_no: 85932 block_no: 6451277 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 10913 time: 2021-11-02 21:37:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79e5c2ed330fc73cf6e15902c9e4573ac7345b369b5a3155ac64b93b4c19ccf8Block Operator
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