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 6456863 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44433855 epoch_slot_no: 197055 block_no: 6456686 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 21012 time: 2021-11-04 04:29:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c8e5e7903ee23b24a3337b9586de3e750d689b43dcb4813b4a68d35a4a7a0bBlock Operator
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