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 6449797 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 44289396 epoch_slot_no: 52596 block_no: 6449620 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 21967 time: 2021-11-02 12:21:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74469ba0abb4cc3c3bd4e053cbb6b6ee503422a02aab3f0429f4e50d83050afBlock Operator
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