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 6429376 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43868503 epoch_slot_no: 63703 block_no: 6429199 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 7356 time: 2021-10-28 15:26:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4b1a5de54e1fa87e2843edd892603c3a686e66e7404c6f8ed97af9a90d7cb6Block Operator
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