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 6443035 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 44151712 epoch_slot_no: 346912 block_no: 6442858 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 3891 time: 2021-10-31 22:06:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cb8a8ca4a9755168e37db3fd8b2ee62d262a87e9b312ffa1619966f041b3e5aBlock Operator
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