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 6460302 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44506435 epoch_slot_no: 269635 block_no: 6460125 slot_leader_id: 5817300 size: 22257 time: 2021-11-05 00:38:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8be705aa01996351e3f9e5a0c958e985c3a9bd841d4ead1687cf555bc8bdcddaBlock Operator
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