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 6460655 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44513501 epoch_slot_no: 276701 block_no: 6460478 slot_leader_id: 5087965 size: 9839 time: 2021-11-05 02:36:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x680213a8eb8945a4ed76de666f410e43cce8ebcb65c7df9d87d305b01874b7edBlock Operator
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