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 6445657 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 44205288 epoch_slot_no: 400488 block_no: 6445480 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 38526 time: 2021-11-01 12:59:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c8fa4aa8d665ad559f67462e9136049fcc74cc0554f8bd42baf2e3bef2b9affBlock Operator
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