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 6459158 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 44483057 epoch_slot_no: 246257 block_no: 6458981 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 3966 time: 2021-11-04 18:09:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc407822f1a36ec41351faea07885a641d02951abc140a0ca5a1177280fea729Block Operator
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