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 6456193 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44419102 epoch_slot_no: 182302 block_no: 6456016 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 8727 time: 2021-11-04 00:23:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8bc85d73bb4442dc2202deb01d80db7e5b394bd0cb13d10a88267dd644ad36dBlock Operator
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