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 6459180 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 44483609 epoch_slot_no: 246809 block_no: 6459003 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 22827 time: 2021-11-04 18:18:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b9e59b98603ccc9b8152dc7e5c32d8f9cb97ba5b62e143d1aa98b7f5205919cBlock Operator
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