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 6433447 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 43950220 epoch_slot_no: 145420 block_no: 6433270 slot_leader_id: 6433447 size: 30235 time: 2021-10-29 14:08:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd0afb97c4f04d247bf9b63955e305794d4bb17c7544b282208fcf3e89dd2bd0Block Operator
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