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 6429386 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 43868750 epoch_slot_no: 63950 block_no: 6429209 slot_leader_id: 4982193 size: 47248 time: 2021-10-28 15:30:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b15efcfeb0a1256810272badb440aef14d9aca58e18188b5f917542423b1bcBlock Operator
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