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 6460806 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44516437 epoch_slot_no: 279637 block_no: 6460629 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 5331 time: 2021-11-05 03:25:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfefee67db9dcee5bfc685169d6aeb7793651c22b29f764102659c855a180d3f0Block Operator
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