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 6433711 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 43955695 epoch_slot_no: 150895 block_no: 6433534 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 63627 time: 2021-10-29 15:39:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d06a23d78ae96c267bd1d9c86b18f5a9909da64e9b43f1264ee159794fd005Block Operator
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