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 6459562 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 44491197 epoch_slot_no: 254397 block_no: 6459385 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 63889 time: 2021-11-04 20:24:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaf9949afe6fb14bd51f00656ad6ef9e7371015bd63d4bd36f89129d7c2b2cf6Block Operator
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