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 6459757 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44494860 epoch_slot_no: 258060 block_no: 6459580 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 13252 time: 2021-11-04 21:25:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7783f108f88c336fe5859de9e838a540fa52d3e3412d4f99b99ff74b42659a1Block Operator
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