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 6440976 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44108316 epoch_slot_no: 303516 block_no: 6440799 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 4902 time: 2021-10-31 10:03:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x339c4e6dc03a62e45da04bf170c501db6dce79826ea89784db6ae2b589c03aefBlock Operator
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