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 6447252 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 44238090 epoch_slot_no: 1290 block_no: 6447075 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 42376 time: 2021-11-01 22:06:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79c40178dcce8ff81be4896a6bb9502677f7595149b0e92bbf7a018173a4a32Block Operator
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