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 6448795 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44268683 epoch_slot_no: 31883 block_no: 6448618 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 8593 time: 2021-11-02 06:36:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88b929285967225999d8814d919e3e43edc089d4ad024718056ea489ea7c34b5Block Operator
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