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 6453782 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 44370096 epoch_slot_no: 133296 block_no: 6453605 slot_leader_id: 4581864 size: 33276 time: 2021-11-03 10:46:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d9e9b05bae968e5afb700035b54d47be5e8c61838a5214ac23b424ed96623aBlock Operator
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