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 6444398 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44179858 epoch_slot_no: 375058 block_no: 6444221 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 10545 time: 2021-11-01 05:55:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e8a8a9bffa2800c1e8a9e17e34f562dec6e97dee83b39bb8a91b7529f3749e3Block Operator
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