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 6454087 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 44376386 epoch_slot_no: 139586 block_no: 6453910 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 53748 time: 2021-11-03 12:31:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd528f455d5dfda5ec6c5c6a9e0f4253e148e944faef5948bac3e93e32c4b1cedBlock Operator
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