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 6458445 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44467684 epoch_slot_no: 230884 block_no: 6458268 slot_leader_id: 5542395 size: 11132 time: 2021-11-04 13:52:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdf6ea65a7f5028f2af01ac25e2ffc3f188baf5eb2468c65b37544f374efc6c8Block Operator
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