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 6439357 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 44074183 epoch_slot_no: 269383 block_no: 6439180 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 15655 time: 2021-10-31 00:34:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ca59c0292c2ec95d157e97e5342adffc3c454424bb3bf27e2b5e4a5e5575b0Block Operator
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