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 6431983 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43920698 epoch_slot_no: 115898 block_no: 6431806 slot_leader_id: 6431983 size: 9285 time: 2021-10-29 05:56:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30bf319690427a97a0e9f17423e2e705c2345e7dc939de496d787c4104bf3441Block Operator
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