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 6430148 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 43884110 epoch_slot_no: 79310 block_no: 6429971 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 27501 time: 2021-10-28 19:46:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeec56b6540f7f63cac6a6e748bb2e4202d5381aed4621d42979f2c9a82b6c61Block Operator
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