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 6449433 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 44281604 epoch_slot_no: 44804 block_no: 6449256 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 50697 time: 2021-11-02 10:11:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb6275ca21d832d4c2e0da42401fb3e38e09675d386594ccee6ce29c6767a0bbBlock Operator
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