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 6438875 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 44064935 epoch_slot_no: 260135 block_no: 6438698 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 49079 time: 2021-10-30 22:00:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43312174d0f93547d5fbe3c4ba7b4ef4a1ab77ded27eb42b07a16c5cb503cecbBlock Operator
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