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 6456712 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44430791 epoch_slot_no: 193991 block_no: 6456535 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 8564 time: 2021-11-04 03:38:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf9a0a1cc03b2905af1dca4e902a27625baee82452d8b5b09dc92803a2e6bcdBlock Operator
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