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 6465031 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 44601125 epoch_slot_no: 364325 block_no: 6464854 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 34438 time: 2021-11-06 02:56:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91a537997a881ffc1abb7bc6b1d18d1d929f9a457a9c08a5a4b6fd6360906e6bBlock Operator
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