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 6447525 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44243157 epoch_slot_no: 6357 block_no: 6447348 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 16819 time: 2021-11-01 23:30:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9adeb1374ef3e3115694f2d9311ac6c93d2a127efdac941642357691a5fd7eb5Block Operator
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