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 6438809 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44063393 epoch_slot_no: 258593 block_no: 6438632 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 13469 time: 2021-10-30 21:34:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fe8b4059ac376c5da89a3a7c3937e20ff877acbf8a20b811d60d243f9c4196Block Operator
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