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 6440827 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44104969 epoch_slot_no: 300169 block_no: 6440650 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 6764 time: 2021-10-31 09:07:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fcd5289263276c31d4bd8c2b0990bc76a60fce553f367b3e63ad5d9b7b4a8ffBlock Operator
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