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 6457342 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44444479 epoch_slot_no: 207679 block_no: 6457165 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 15663 time: 2021-11-04 07:26:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd2256330644692650188f734078577cf45c8d5c5c848bd8601a13138e0e4b1Block Operator
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