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 6451480 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 44323380 epoch_slot_no: 86580 block_no: 6451303 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 28234 time: 2021-11-02 21:47:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc044dbd2f5fbd86d27316a1c94d2024735a62c14ef9ec7ca8c6eb3b05e668053Block Operator
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