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 6433082 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 43942718 epoch_slot_no: 137918 block_no: 6432905 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 31467 time: 2021-10-29 12:03:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94496f0402f76cd1ac1f6ec98030db3ea8f9f30e30763bf5fd334ad9e80d71e5Block Operator
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