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 6438080 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 44049538 epoch_slot_no: 244738 block_no: 6437903 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 29711 time: 2021-10-30 17:43:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc67d90473d8ae04c1536e0f3c794d0e93316f750068b999be3ae266fb4fa4402Block Operator
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