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 6439759 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 44082342 epoch_slot_no: 277542 block_no: 6439582 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 52171 time: 2021-10-31 02:50:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9388bac4ec09d3a79ea25702870d368e26d5891b38796fc42e5243eb5b3ff20Block Operator
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