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 6452221 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44339225 epoch_slot_no: 102425 block_no: 6452044 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 8995 time: 2021-11-03 02:11:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ae8f4e691c694d019b94c1092aa0a087d1554a0634e14e30cb0ae2a27955ddBlock Operator
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