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 6454350 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 44381300 epoch_slot_no: 144500 block_no: 6454173 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 32216 time: 2021-11-03 13:53:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2e05e0d6bc8ed8bced42f5f51d7d0cb828f2f63578464d329ea3fee1d388a98Block Operator
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