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 6442731 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 44145209 epoch_slot_no: 340409 block_no: 6442554 slot_leader_id: 5479015 size: 3645 time: 2021-10-31 20:18:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2009e9d7bc53de4999170a8b5e63ebd73e75ed5f2dd5fdf4a9661a0c8f47588aBlock Operator
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