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 6449824 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 44289914 epoch_slot_no: 53114 block_no: 6449647 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 9208 time: 2021-11-02 12:30:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb06d79cce5388d4c788e48155ecf72fed951cd070ec547a2413b951314cfc8Block Operator
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