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 6440601 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44100544 epoch_slot_no: 295744 block_no: 6440424 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 12646 time: 2021-10-31 07:53:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe43ef5cdc0a3c44d762424710c3aeadcde364bd846277827f75e095dbe54f09fBlock Operator
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