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 6455140 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44397285 epoch_slot_no: 160485 block_no: 6454963 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 2517 time: 2021-11-03 18:19:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd37c4cb16b4858bab39b8f9fb8998f2ba1aea68f2331ac7a45794ffd7bbdec9Block Operator
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