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 6451948 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44333383 epoch_slot_no: 96583 block_no: 6451771 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 10896 time: 2021-11-03 00:34:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618c1640608fa09d64c05d79bfde5b04476aeeb94f6d376a17e10988e56860c3Block Operator
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