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 6454046 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44375595 epoch_slot_no: 138795 block_no: 6453869 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 14472 time: 2021-11-03 12:18:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd882a1511b06ce05764c214ab90a2f6dcf4dee0b06294c8313aecf0281bab40fBlock Operator
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