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 6459879 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44497327 epoch_slot_no: 260527 block_no: 6459702 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 23988 time: 2021-11-04 22:06:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4320a273fe96b48f4952cdc48df9fcaaa8f468dd8a4d10ef0c9b56416cc47f37Block Operator
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