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 6431333 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 43907931 epoch_slot_no: 103131 block_no: 6431156 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 58687 time: 2021-10-29 02:23:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd94c577c9144159fb1cd3e4c4f055a58138915a368626fc2003370ec1c95f0Block Operator
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