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 6439532 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44077695 epoch_slot_no: 272895 block_no: 6439355 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 12732 time: 2021-10-31 01:33:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfabfe48cd1764235c9c7dc46e51b63bcd297e4ef934fc7f008e81bc7d01581deBlock Operator
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