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 6442829 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 44147371 epoch_slot_no: 342571 block_no: 6442652 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 55831 time: 2021-10-31 20:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd836489970fc310453ee5915f5762cf32b890ce16d9b6b52e1c7dc21bf0b9e3dBlock Operator
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