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 6457785 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 44453764 epoch_slot_no: 216964 block_no: 6457608 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 9462 time: 2021-11-04 10:00:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfe4babddcb520f8b4e5a660b6a9da09e445bf0ea04a7452f41606e994f02bddBlock Operator
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