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 6432478 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 43930473 epoch_slot_no: 125673 block_no: 6432301 slot_leader_id: 6432478 size: 21250 time: 2021-10-29 08:39:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9e3d9f8da058fbe849d45b50fe7b4eaad9066ca5d7a14d66802ebb5600d33cBlock Operator
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