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 6457993 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44458079 epoch_slot_no: 221279 block_no: 6457816 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 2496 time: 2021-11-04 11:12:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ca96f3a2dc79ea22831a3138722641fae9a8ea97f9ab5cd14ae45f625fb2c0Block Operator
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