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 6455659 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 44407757 epoch_slot_no: 170957 block_no: 6455482 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 22352 time: 2021-11-03 21:14:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cc6626f4073b3dd47384d681985909f487304e639b02c0d5de3f6acce05dd87Block Operator
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