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 6448082 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 44254411 epoch_slot_no: 17611 block_no: 6447905 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 39266 time: 2021-11-02 02:38:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb95210e78fefab44b172fad8545e65cb3a36d01c57f5295d343abf04065106a7Block Operator
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