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 6452933 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 44354009 epoch_slot_no: 117209 block_no: 6452756 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 11407 time: 2021-11-03 06:18:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1010339544077dde10a7f6dfc5f4f29e4e5ff359e772b2de050b75e8faeb277Block Operator
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