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 6464000 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44580035 epoch_slot_no: 343235 block_no: 6463823 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 10924 time: 2021-11-05 21:05:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab12b81ecb536a974e7fe1374490de3e72bffb79d47e1cb5880d1a19c9a5344eBlock Operator
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