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 6455067 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44395704 epoch_slot_no: 158904 block_no: 6454890 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 19844 time: 2021-11-03 17:53:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc91e9de39c340bddbc18903fdad7e2ad138efeb0955cc2d2005fea7cbea07113Block Operator
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