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 6438104 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 44050137 epoch_slot_no: 245337 block_no: 6437927 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 44327 time: 2021-10-30 17:53:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5317b132f9e36bf131fafef95cf7301bd4839b0176235d3b7dff3e7a9c4c44Block Operator
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