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 6465257 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 44605770 epoch_slot_no: 368970 block_no: 6465080 slot_leader_id: 5908779 size: 13586 time: 2021-11-06 04:14:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc429d99359244140a185228ec880ec8e0b49da481e611915325ade1c57e99ff7Block Operator
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