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 6438978 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44066925 epoch_slot_no: 262125 block_no: 6438801 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 18431 time: 2021-10-30 22:33:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df9bad3aa1cf476ea448b4230c7cf2a40a698453da81db45d7ddf5b0e460c94Block Operator
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