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 6437874 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 44045313 epoch_slot_no: 240513 block_no: 6437697 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 25627 time: 2021-10-30 16:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7449f0edbce6981559404eb3113309a5b7d6ad7c93d7fa99cc6d48b3fd8e1669Block Operator
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