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 6438695 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44061126 epoch_slot_no: 256326 block_no: 6438518 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 18097 time: 2021-10-30 20:56:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d445275c8e988637b1af65f9183e3b82a169e487607cf4632bbc237f5c634bBlock Operator
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