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 6437307 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44032556 epoch_slot_no: 227756 block_no: 6437130 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 8775 time: 2021-10-30 13:00:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7fe501a2d2ea3676345e2c7d18d098d324ac4f101d347e4de21a99d5aa8d418Block Operator
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