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 6438098 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 44049983 epoch_slot_no: 245183 block_no: 6437921 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 19524 time: 2021-10-30 17:51:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bad9c6c5cba131a7fa0c72bc699145e9a7f61c48e873432b4d61b386f00e8fbBlock Operator
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