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 6458538 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44469888 epoch_slot_no: 233088 block_no: 6458361 slot_leader_id: 5005086 size: 30779 time: 2021-11-04 14:29:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03eaf58dea40ff8c391303c9f1c458013ee14d97610783f54c929832e9305900Block Operator
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