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 6429696 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 43874630 epoch_slot_no: 69830 block_no: 6429519 slot_leader_id: 5406410 size: 3572 time: 2021-10-28 17:08:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50ac43f57266ea6089bd03b5458558bddf852e632258c541ca428ec25e9e636cBlock Operator
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