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 6431165 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 43904618 epoch_slot_no: 99818 block_no: 6430988 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 62097 time: 2021-10-29 01:28:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x059061481c649482328707a5ac5a491988b9462ac6cdf3c8a6d825b7fd9ce1f8Block Operator
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