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 6445172 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 44195568 epoch_slot_no: 390768 block_no: 6444995 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 12682 time: 2021-11-01 10:17:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a9f89d152e94f8eb6ed4d79f5e798f1665535c48fa91f87780e2065f709451Block Operator
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