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 6437253 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44031464 epoch_slot_no: 226664 block_no: 6437076 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 1595 time: 2021-10-30 12:42:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb817c46f3e9f63de97b507c548261566aa44a1ab8e74a975775b380b81725f2fBlock Operator
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