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 6458074 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44459656 epoch_slot_no: 222856 block_no: 6457897 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 11307 time: 2021-11-04 11:39:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76e573598fa28808578e20f52b971d51b94015891fd3e9dd8869fa533a780efBlock Operator
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