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 6459426 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 44488518 epoch_slot_no: 251718 block_no: 6459249 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 18845 time: 2021-11-04 19:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ed7b8c4cf74d6fe2d3908dfc6a4bbc7e4d3349689f16051ace1ef5f79bb9d7Block Operator
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