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 6447116 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 44234935 epoch_slot_no: 430135 block_no: 6446939 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 7812 time: 2021-11-01 21:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3856450e964b4298424d8bdfea70e94ccef21737a6907a4bf7e9969fb4170fbBlock Operator
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