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 6448014 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 44252976 epoch_slot_no: 16176 block_no: 6447837 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 15187 time: 2021-11-02 02:14:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffef96bf2afaff34be3c95d69c4b7fc7f9cf62ea6a2d5ade869b7756e9fbc10Block Operator
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