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 6448271 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 44258252 epoch_slot_no: 21452 block_no: 6448094 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 22165 time: 2021-11-02 03:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1c836b7c6fb5d3c744953a191e4ef82a8bf809f0c9e3c23aab55e9ab53ce52Block Operator
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