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 6458619 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 44472062 epoch_slot_no: 235262 block_no: 6458442 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 35749 time: 2021-11-04 15:05:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53cbc24ddfcaef129aed5366026b30b726fac3fd0e52f8e5f7a89b0afdfa0fa2Block Operator
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