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 6429886 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43878459 epoch_slot_no: 73659 block_no: 6429709 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 2333 time: 2021-10-28 18:12:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd440bca160b04e5ce5605a94c6da853f7692da7097d4839742456c69731fad81Block Operator
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