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 6455365 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44401814 epoch_slot_no: 165014 block_no: 6455188 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 18087 time: 2021-11-03 19:35:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x464635aaef18e3a480e8e676c567915295a6af8bd09f8768d50119866637406cBlock Operator
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