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 6456724 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44430993 epoch_slot_no: 194193 block_no: 6456547 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 25151 time: 2021-11-04 03:41:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171516464bbc4298726d9343f2ec7f99ec3be4492565fae6684d22b61d04023aBlock Operator
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