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 6444656 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 44185128 epoch_slot_no: 380328 block_no: 6444479 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 43053 time: 2021-11-01 07:23:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd972d6b669c6527f7acb95573887db261d863a3b83a89da5f5c99a9a7fa63469Block Operator
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