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 6437664 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 44040403 epoch_slot_no: 235603 block_no: 6437487 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 64004 time: 2021-10-30 15:11:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0925e46d98f603c01a5f38ddb2c6ed603131ae818b761ac3e10b25c005a57b85Block Operator
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