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 6458990 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44480135 epoch_slot_no: 243335 block_no: 6458813 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 11538 time: 2021-11-04 17:20:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a2c12ec62aaaab7dfcb0aaeeb27ad03d5a6077184c293aa795fc56a7db0bf01Block Operator
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