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 6430630 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 43893534 epoch_slot_no: 88734 block_no: 6430453 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 29513 time: 2021-10-28 22:23:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87576b4409bfa7b495e1871518aaeacbf781a1967679661c5ac52cfe34f1c1f3Block Operator
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