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 6457281 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44443011 epoch_slot_no: 206211 block_no: 6457104 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 9483 time: 2021-11-04 07:01:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01bb24415c34330e4e571d3d4ea5c39bdcac6b881901c78bd3aadb616ae8fe4aBlock Operator
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