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 6459032 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 44480903 epoch_slot_no: 244103 block_no: 6458855 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 7803 time: 2021-11-04 17:33:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913bebaa0fc4ed305913043d4a6c19bebefa8c4067107508c7c8e1601f948825Block Operator
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