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 6438259 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44053061 epoch_slot_no: 248261 block_no: 6438082 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 3924 time: 2021-10-30 18:42:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c2ebb52049cda243310ebe0cd67520460b2e2a723a9388b989c5e1426abbf58Block Operator
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