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 6455846 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 44411533 epoch_slot_no: 174733 block_no: 6455669 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 47520 time: 2021-11-03 22:17:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f24667642ce874bcf34f4b936b8cf72b063475f106df24c5c4763de7324a39Block Operator
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