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 6438778 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 44062839 epoch_slot_no: 258039 block_no: 6438601 slot_leader_id: 5995016 size: 49299 time: 2021-10-30 21:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1786d527b76f5c4210bef21d7dbab34d21ce7e51031b3698da6569dce104c9b6Block Operator
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