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 6458356 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 44465578 epoch_slot_no: 228778 block_no: 6458179 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 9156 time: 2021-11-04 13:17:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf029903bdfb5d7628afd46407cd8660cfed6f73075514012b16dc820ec34cedcBlock Operator
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