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 6458489 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 44468716 epoch_slot_no: 231916 block_no: 6458312 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 29764 time: 2021-11-04 14:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2422dabddff0c8356ced60353fa320a635a20e50cc402e45f8acc4d579fb588fBlock Operator
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