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 6431354 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43908436 epoch_slot_no: 103636 block_no: 6431177 slot_leader_id: 5817300 size: 9796 time: 2021-10-29 02:32:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dbe75c36b77f64b5e1845b46ebe01e53dd1661c2f8bae30356a01d28503093fBlock Operator
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