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 6442474 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 44139420 epoch_slot_no: 334620 block_no: 6442297 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 42987 time: 2021-10-31 18:41:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a42271355fa534a85c0d5509047735aff094d539cf7255a7e0e9fcf678c65f6Block Operator
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