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 6433051 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43942280 epoch_slot_no: 137480 block_no: 6432874 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 5613 time: 2021-10-29 11:56:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe32173848c95fbf546bbe01b33a4d82b2f40939dfe3728141b5d4d3a5dc23408Block Operator
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