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 6431765 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43916137 epoch_slot_no: 111337 block_no: 6431588 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 2918 time: 2021-10-29 04:40:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bb0fe3cb27d17cb62ade668d33e0ca8ee90f24fed4591685dab1dd41b50bd6Block Operator
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