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 6455138 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44397279 epoch_slot_no: 160479 block_no: 6454961 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 13806 time: 2021-11-03 18:19:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x914397153a4977207909f52223cc9e117560cee3fe070d971b9a96b62490053aBlock Operator
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