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 6430878 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 43898954 epoch_slot_no: 94154 block_no: 6430701 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 33981 time: 2021-10-28 23:54:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x250c036ed101cb3eae89f7b9da07f994497bd621b84fad15b1c1e132072f7eaeBlock Operator
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