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 6459677 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44493327 epoch_slot_no: 256527 block_no: 6459500 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 15321 time: 2021-11-04 21:00:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1e077b366520b5c78487a96ba9107b25735906dade4c24cfd5268a9239cd3efBlock Operator
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