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 6434133 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 43964114 epoch_slot_no: 159314 block_no: 6433956 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 63697 time: 2021-10-29 18:00:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3015f1699210abd958368f08323573f9c571bd79d6cf6498d8f46b23c529ea6Block Operator
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