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 6457631 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44450297 epoch_slot_no: 213497 block_no: 6457454 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 3407 time: 2021-11-04 09:03:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88aea6b6f3f2531bfc6dc86d70bf9f3dbf4654ff1802c570d2b77ec238ac3c1eBlock Operator
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