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 6444392 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 44179668 epoch_slot_no: 374868 block_no: 6444215 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 34185 time: 2021-11-01 05:52:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7a06e9ed957a3639c9a5a19cf23748de4d44ebf003a17d40045a85d089349eBlock Operator
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