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 6452099 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44336505 epoch_slot_no: 99705 block_no: 6451922 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 22888 time: 2021-11-03 01:26:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc397806d90426d1ad19f8cea1b5abb517fb9831b7a6035d57ed138ce9b479f6fBlock Operator
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