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 6456629 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 44429014 epoch_slot_no: 192214 block_no: 6456452 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 1380 time: 2021-11-04 03:08:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50f1cc1c3cc825717f426e71ddb9906c370c61e177912ee0d3f3aeef97f2726bBlock Operator
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