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 6441642 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 44122193 epoch_slot_no: 317393 block_no: 6441465 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 15179 time: 2021-10-31 13:54:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71552977dbac90de179002af5d456baab76b57a1df351220ff5b996302252b6Block Operator
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