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 6440174 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 44091266 epoch_slot_no: 286466 block_no: 6439997 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 43157 time: 2021-10-31 05:19:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa13542d32352fd6fa2742d97a0f2fbbb3c93299561d3678b016939763327b7f5Block Operator
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