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 6439018 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 44067817 epoch_slot_no: 263017 block_no: 6438841 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 38756 time: 2021-10-30 22:48:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b45b87a18b107ccb6104fdf8bd85e7ffcb8742bb7064edc04ed08aca3f51b2eBlock Operator
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