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 6441538 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 44120054 epoch_slot_no: 315254 block_no: 6441361 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 21608 time: 2021-10-31 13:19:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8093c0a9e1717ddf3466af474ce98db8c2887e95c69494a065e055af54844a0Block Operator
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