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 6454368 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 44381714 epoch_slot_no: 144914 block_no: 6454191 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 50706 time: 2021-11-03 14:00:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cb5e76f48fcc19b215c5fc8b3b85a33cf94c69504dd28efffe091ab97bcb7aBlock Operator
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