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 6447268 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 44238399 epoch_slot_no: 1599 block_no: 6447091 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 43707 time: 2021-11-01 22:11:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x274cf3fa9ebcbdaf1cff9d43d7ded7be13575ce13f6e9aa856dcfe8d194c48cdBlock Operator
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