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 6454822 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 44391132 epoch_slot_no: 154332 block_no: 6454645 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 51354 time: 2021-11-03 16:37:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4e0520e9d61834838fdcd52c3066f8b2c4412d1acaa56147d217ae28f85095aBlock Operator
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