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 6446593 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 44224135 epoch_slot_no: 419335 block_no: 6446416 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 21230 time: 2021-11-01 18:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2bb96da2011d001e9568b7da55d7a74c795d260f2566f88dd396884ebdb5a57Block Operator
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