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 6441320 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44115472 epoch_slot_no: 310672 block_no: 6441143 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 4564 time: 2021-10-31 12:02:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3aa3df3cf144d931fccb6d2879d2cd87cc9019a7aa2b7cb5db7f3711d57fd0Block Operator
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