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 6430792 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 43897158 epoch_slot_no: 92358 block_no: 6430615 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 58822 time: 2021-10-28 23:24:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ecdcf555200f9daccca23694e6f7bc0137d5587a0f2c6baad633eef2629912Block Operator
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