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 6443124 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 44153591 epoch_slot_no: 348791 block_no: 6442947 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 34354 time: 2021-10-31 22:38:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745710d1f5f919d9851029f5a9909a7852d0614f285c915befd71adacf38d5a3Block Operator
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