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 6458842 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44476926 epoch_slot_no: 240126 block_no: 6458665 slot_leader_id: 6298193 size: 35092 time: 2021-11-04 16:26:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd8395cf12aa481a05f9cfe4a5f4e4086cb6075940ca7349678ab02e6045888Block Operator
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