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 6449038 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44273172 epoch_slot_no: 36372 block_no: 6448861 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 5004 time: 2021-11-02 07:51:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87e25048f4425520930451887bb57fd64a5dfdfe25410295d18f373ecb92527bBlock Operator
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