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 6457931 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 44456776 epoch_slot_no: 219976 block_no: 6457754 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 4725 time: 2021-11-04 10:51:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x266cd8c40904485d439d396a3f8b54b8f2b74145f7cd4599cf3e00cbadb4ec51Block Operator
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