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 6446652 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44225356 epoch_slot_no: 420556 block_no: 6446475 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 11697 time: 2021-11-01 18:34:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0899845efa42dc0c7763e1fb2869ab442defbf81e8d92ef83a64f5fd4eaa1fc2Block Operator
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