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 6439185 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 44070985 epoch_slot_no: 266185 block_no: 6439008 slot_leader_id: 6251080 size: 5151 time: 2021-10-30 23:41:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a75749750104722a32e8bc0cd434a3c89bec3fbd86de702f7ea405d5cfe08dBlock Operator
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