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 6465918 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44618873 epoch_slot_no: 382073 block_no: 6465741 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 3130 time: 2021-11-06 07:52:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190ceb967c67c3779ef8869c0ad5536a1d28322298b67e94b16269a8415e9950Block Operator
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