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 6442785 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 44146343 epoch_slot_no: 341543 block_no: 6442608 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 25546 time: 2021-10-31 20:37:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8af9ca73c6ac90a537543758b6ae6f7e723be97c518e0cdbdcc942a8c43f9047Block Operator
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