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 6440539 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 44099361 epoch_slot_no: 294561 block_no: 6440362 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 19490 time: 2021-10-31 07:34:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962e635749590f1a491168339ddf951a6e505d0c4d9cde35276afefffe44936dBlock Operator
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