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 6438743 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 44062233 epoch_slot_no: 257433 block_no: 6438566 slot_leader_id: 5430728 size: 4186 time: 2021-10-30 21:15:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee2b5a73e3c3ffa74b3315eacfc74f9d4ef97893f8be699d1cc937dc288d3f4Block Operator
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