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 6431188 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 43905021 epoch_slot_no: 100221 block_no: 6431011 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 13527 time: 2021-10-29 01:35:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x712237575e2748146fc32bc07c8acc1cd39f125494a2b622c1f7c9f9f8607b25Block Operator
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