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 6460208 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 44504569 epoch_slot_no: 267769 block_no: 6460031 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 64037 time: 2021-11-05 00:07:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf33878e58f173cf2d11f323b5253efcd48b48aa2a793da47ec51d1b1192044f3Block Operator
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