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 6459785 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 44495405 epoch_slot_no: 258605 block_no: 6459608 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 54482 time: 2021-11-04 21:34:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90420227db6ac7148fa5be803e7873cbf227307c25984bad192fd8b776d95050Block Operator
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