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 6456244 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44420489 epoch_slot_no: 183689 block_no: 6456067 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 10887 time: 2021-11-04 00:46:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd99f46cb7d14f78163d9eeb9764b5c29440b2e471b4a6198011851d19f3ad836Block Operator
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