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 6464557 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 44591289 epoch_slot_no: 354489 block_no: 6464380 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 39391 time: 2021-11-06 00:13:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a765e51a28b22cc2334a5e8fd1d8f72b5e91a8020538e7abb6487f97d3e82aaBlock Operator
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