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 6433080 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 43942700 epoch_slot_no: 137900 block_no: 6432903 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 26924 time: 2021-10-29 12:03:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf07011e4f8ca2cd1b0e7b88c27df30fbedb1514d1e72a4fd3a7dbad426cb109Block Operator
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