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 6456539 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44426972 epoch_slot_no: 190172 block_no: 6456362 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 9600 time: 2021-11-04 02:34:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bcec6a9210dd1c939f5699fc0f8dae868c0fab38d15a294707a7b413f2dd99eBlock Operator
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