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 6456257 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 44420871 epoch_slot_no: 184071 block_no: 6456080 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 60426 time: 2021-11-04 00:52:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf615c5b31a6c8edf28453664d134f47924293d745efb00c23500239c3138ba5eBlock Operator
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