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 6444267 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 44177000 epoch_slot_no: 372200 block_no: 6444090 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 13732 time: 2021-11-01 05:08:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb5f60805fd74576e0b19b75f867c469873b3c1d582f1648865dc15ab7c52f3Block Operator
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