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 6444365 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44179190 epoch_slot_no: 374390 block_no: 6444188 slot_leader_id: 5439280 size: 25988 time: 2021-11-01 05:44:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x126fae0c58a1e8e50b3d812298cd93f20e71d33095efb8425dc24bd7a36447ebBlock Operator
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