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 6454831 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44391268 epoch_slot_no: 154468 block_no: 6454654 slot_leader_id: 5557318 size: 14159 time: 2021-11-03 16:39:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x638693666f7329dcf1a272f67d294048b24c04483fd3d6f0c9c1aae61afb8ccfBlock Operator
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