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 6458811 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44476369 epoch_slot_no: 239569 block_no: 6458634 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 7409 time: 2021-11-04 16:17:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f0ae91114209dfc62bf7608eb5014f5e50b3e6dda33741097da6721a74bd65dBlock Operator
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