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 6446188 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 44215855 epoch_slot_no: 411055 block_no: 6446011 slot_leader_id: 5122618 size: 27737 time: 2021-11-01 15:55:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x498b733ddb423cb5df81c056c4bd021e57b0dff39c08e8f276e5145ab4c3dbaaBlock Operator
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