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 6445275 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44197538 epoch_slot_no: 392738 block_no: 6445098 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 14140 time: 2021-11-01 10:50:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cfeed5aa43e3aebfc960f70c919cc6a0b912e721302ead488aac7fee843d0b6Block Operator
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