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 6430489 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 43890649 epoch_slot_no: 85849 block_no: 6430312 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 63665 time: 2021-10-28 21:35:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5856f726cc628ffbcb8949b7af02fe0a8ce9f06680b4f8ff46fbe91a1a48555Block Operator
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