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 6442549 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 44141537 epoch_slot_no: 336737 block_no: 6442372 slot_leader_id: 5695286 size: 49742 time: 2021-10-31 19:17:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a76369e8081f693b1c52c0626c5e5317aed97d05d6f406c202d08ce4c8cdd94Block Operator
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