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 6440863 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 44105574 epoch_slot_no: 300774 block_no: 6440686 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 63897 time: 2021-10-31 09:17:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c82f0d9528a71f6ab70c73e1a179a14c357e24287f4c2b66fe027bed0ce7d8fBlock Operator
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