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 6459876 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44497253 epoch_slot_no: 260453 block_no: 6459699 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 7870 time: 2021-11-04 22:05:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a8f16700ec3abeeea28fb09b85192c6fa440a341266748e6b15d1da19e63fcBlock Operator
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