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 6434172 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 43965040 epoch_slot_no: 160240 block_no: 6433995 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 63668 time: 2021-10-29 18:15:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa32a844773b8a93507f25bef4579a31c0fae5fdda41c38da6ac0236cb1d8d7a9Block Operator
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