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 6438252 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 44052805 epoch_slot_no: 248005 block_no: 6438075 slot_leader_id: 6024627 size: 9512 time: 2021-10-30 18:38:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fe242df4427228daa75242baba151d5eda068d83f755f9c6321996388da2a86Block Operator
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