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 6465550 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 44611789 epoch_slot_no: 374989 block_no: 6465373 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 6463 time: 2021-11-06 05:54:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cdb43c8f625885ee4bbe38e2ab4c963a6f73f714e901ee864a0382888162d26Block Operator
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