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 6445862 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 44209577 epoch_slot_no: 404777 block_no: 6445685 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 2917 time: 2021-11-01 14:11:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x232a2608d7db00fcdd344ae9dee1fb8e51b8ae91f5c89ac2175f999d22162583Block Operator
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