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 6442450 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44139041 epoch_slot_no: 334241 block_no: 6442273 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 11963 time: 2021-10-31 18:35:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f340acfbfc0d7f42de5cb78a8efd0a321c025ac6e51fc0f2c0aa66534e938bBlock Operator
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