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 6457074 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44438567 epoch_slot_no: 201767 block_no: 6456897 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 19281 time: 2021-11-04 05:47:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821c7c8f0077cb70fe572180c4ff433de473f75848ec4a5606a6dd78b021a518Block Operator
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