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 6448159 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 44255983 epoch_slot_no: 19183 block_no: 6447982 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 7460 time: 2021-11-02 03:04:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad0225c9937a53e0b7c7b2d341989575e6c4b5f166782b1382ff63968a67bd0Block Operator
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