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 6443874 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 44168700 epoch_slot_no: 363900 block_no: 6443697 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 45119 time: 2021-11-01 02:49:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c14844358be162d21e5cd6a3035d915acfa7affb357b65eeebaab39c03d41e7Block Operator
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