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 6440231 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44092482 epoch_slot_no: 287682 block_no: 6440054 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 19398 time: 2021-10-31 05:39:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a917e878092be5a354fb48504b10fb9e16d5648c28d6c67320534e4172b2d3Block Operator
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