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 6430409 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43889133 epoch_slot_no: 84333 block_no: 6430232 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 3641 time: 2021-10-28 21:10:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d32152608e77c9421cbf3b4d3d0675898783e5030333b414aa5482784422d9bBlock Operator
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