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 6434426 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 43970478 epoch_slot_no: 165678 block_no: 6434249 slot_leader_id: 6279407 size: 42961 time: 2021-10-29 19:46:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb6cb358d7dbbc2d3a16ffe142ab1d03979ba4751c690f035e53991755bc00e9Block Operator
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