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 6454685 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 44388047 epoch_slot_no: 151247 block_no: 6454508 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 20287 time: 2021-11-03 15:45:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c20864a7b347e4927c846dd335e922d7ee3e12a88f7abd1bdffbad635e21fc1Block Operator
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