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 6454282 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44380174 epoch_slot_no: 143374 block_no: 6454105 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 5167 time: 2021-11-03 13:34:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49118716fe50ab1082a34c0117f9c67513fbc843c30239e56c212352a6743832Block Operator
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