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 6465258 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 44605792 epoch_slot_no: 368992 block_no: 6465081 slot_leader_id: 5322044 size: 7056 time: 2021-11-06 04:14:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d81f2b95ad90024cb4660275aea9a8d7052674c29722013c23a0e43986fbed7Block Operator
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