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 6457486 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 44447521 epoch_slot_no: 210721 block_no: 6457309 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 6510 time: 2021-11-04 08:16:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bea34c3e2e43921e18ae4098be876af7c9810f5f8e1fc818ac3a1f40d2079bdBlock Operator
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