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 6438005 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44047946 epoch_slot_no: 243146 block_no: 6437828 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 8251 time: 2021-10-30 17:17:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d594a40b4c5e319dea9d06274ba43303574d29aa6dfe1e466970ad4aa4b1268Block Operator
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