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 6445156 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44195189 epoch_slot_no: 390389 block_no: 6444979 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 10683 time: 2021-11-01 10:11:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa25d55046e4f0da4d3e37267366c1306ad1df6b62f93b5cae701cc4a6846e51Block Operator
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