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 6438250 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44052786 epoch_slot_no: 247986 block_no: 6438073 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 11545 time: 2021-10-30 18:37:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd526c83e22ad5df1cd4f212cdc4f774b2cd739f84ecd091a5c1fbef3e00e3fBlock Operator
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