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 6464454 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 44589323 epoch_slot_no: 352523 block_no: 6464277 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 47025 time: 2021-11-05 23:40:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846e5c92f195ceb208c3dcb39dce37f85f3fd8d9fca66a50f8b4dd21e90b18b1Block Operator
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