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 6438050 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44048782 epoch_slot_no: 243982 block_no: 6437873 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 7482 time: 2021-10-30 17:31:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fe60b9fea7066c2080e7e359819d726b7ff8d9d20c5c6df1296d6583e721e4aBlock Operator
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