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 6445796 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 44208356 epoch_slot_no: 403556 block_no: 6445619 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 56009 time: 2021-11-01 13:50:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30bd94937bead7029476c03d82e46f5b55f584628b7387d05957929673b5c8e8Block Operator
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