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 6438944 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 44066285 epoch_slot_no: 261485 block_no: 6438767 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 33996 time: 2021-10-30 22:22:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446fc5d1e9426d74f871bea7953f1b8f5d48424ed3e615e99fc55f538175c5d1Block Operator
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