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 6438824 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 44063672 epoch_slot_no: 258872 block_no: 6438647 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 63614 time: 2021-10-30 21:39:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e04d3d0592e4e6511c85b1bcf8e7ca998c4b7b578d8c76a896ac60339f5e0cBlock Operator
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