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 6458573 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44470881 epoch_slot_no: 234081 block_no: 6458396 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 10518 time: 2021-11-04 14:46:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb7ec2facfec0d5573baaa068493deb3499c3016d74ba508ca26a5dbe70cafdBlock Operator
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