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 6430190 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 43884780 epoch_slot_no: 79980 block_no: 6430013 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 29532 time: 2021-10-28 19:57:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ed0db1434c1bb23c4d3006e46cbab07360ae53f55f98fe7ff2e10c383f88dcBlock Operator
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