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 6430390 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 43888806 epoch_slot_no: 84006 block_no: 6430213 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 24194 time: 2021-10-28 21:04:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84468c2171939fdc3ed5ea40e442af48f69c6da2cfc733be49d89aac96e00d06Block Operator
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