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 6443760 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 44166340
epoch_slot_no: 361540
block_no: 6443583
slot_leader_id: 5003953
size: 15315
time: 2021-11-01 02:10:31
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2e30b979b64fef1a97e4305c722fec7f2940c0547df8b88099a6dfa7a51237cb
Block Operator
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