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 6457367 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44445054 epoch_slot_no: 208254 block_no: 6457190 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 10185 time: 2021-11-04 07:35:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c0e885ac92aa7bb58312287a7e43d7cdec678aa4d77087df58c71e42a5f0c8eBlock Operator
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