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 6433571 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 93 slot_no: 43952837 epoch_slot_no: 148037 block_no: 6433394 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 62695 time: 2021-10-29 14:52:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d38ce53dd541f251fd7c0807e1662c50003843f8f4565a500e7cf6436e8ea81Block Operator
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