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 6438006 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44047954 epoch_slot_no: 243154 block_no: 6437829 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 5257 time: 2021-10-30 17:17:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85330738b0f0d079482f9a1240c8411cb0e4cbc0a56674077290507640334b3fBlock Operator
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