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 6429267 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43866587 epoch_slot_no: 61787 block_no: 6429090 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 12468 time: 2021-10-28 14:54:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b0ccfd96aab699a7c44eada2ea4c32a2235675d4ab7a8221515e3ff682c4aaBlock Operator
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