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 6438502 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44057730 epoch_slot_no: 252930 block_no: 6438325 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 3239 time: 2021-10-30 20:00:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f4d78873454ed73d8bb3e312ee7c476d6962dc61d16b9fbafd2259a7bb5417fBlock Operator
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