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 6456808 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 44432662 epoch_slot_no: 195862 block_no: 6456631 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 2836 time: 2021-11-04 04:09:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358fa6daf6c5fcd7ac2875e1b2cc51225de37118a38d3c8ed9d8ceffc60ab19eBlock Operator
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