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 6456055 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44416293 epoch_slot_no: 179493 block_no: 6455878 slot_leader_id: 5918204 size: 12968 time: 2021-11-03 23:36:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e05f2fc7b1c165f4e6d72f6810f10bf653045884e1214e1b13f8f0b1a0cad9Block Operator
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