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 6429882 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 43878389 epoch_slot_no: 73589 block_no: 6429705 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 48856 time: 2021-10-28 18:11:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3a389499c7875cd063c0d14c7a2db63352a0070ce479c7cf86f09f94a3729eBlock Operator
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