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 6459612 Details
Epoch: 300Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 44491902
epoch_slot_no: 255102
block_no: 6459435
slot_leader_id: 4564259
size: 20377
time: 2021-11-04 20:36:33
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb3593c476517547e4e53b5df62d3bd3c7e562df56ed9b75e506b52884f487249
Block Operator
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