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 6446660 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 44225518 epoch_slot_no: 420718 block_no: 6446483 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 30947 time: 2021-11-01 18:36:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f3627da6ed8bcef3186a73cb0f311e056b5c03fd8c6755f3dd3e4e4251f92feBlock Operator
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