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 6459808 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44495860 epoch_slot_no: 259060 block_no: 6459631 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 8997 time: 2021-11-04 21:42:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f1f77ffb9cb047f8810f14c61acdd13a4a628fa1024347d5eef8b4359de0b7aBlock Operator
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