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 6447892 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 44250820 epoch_slot_no: 14020 block_no: 6447715 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 35258 time: 2021-11-02 01:38:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dffb85a261d02cb0024d694b924551348da22ef74c17cc2802b9f97c7c38a5aBlock Operator
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