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 6458959 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44479550 epoch_slot_no: 242750 block_no: 6458782 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 8195 time: 2021-11-04 17:10:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff52950dd018dd81b3b0eb15107f872fdf4f4d7a2c4c5f6588a0443c0905db4dBlock Operator
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