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 6459980 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44499455 epoch_slot_no: 262655 block_no: 6459803 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 9514 time: 2021-11-04 22:42:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc704df42e47750915039068e26b3be917cf1112393940dc1d2ff192fb66b0439Block Operator
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