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 6438953 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44066391 epoch_slot_no: 261591 block_no: 6438776 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 19357 time: 2021-10-30 22:24:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f88807ed3975ada64640f3efd27757aaad243d1f66583560652eba4a21a2aabBlock Operator
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