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 6434645 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 43974959 epoch_slot_no: 170159 block_no: 6434468 slot_leader_id: 4913228 size: 63285 time: 2021-10-29 21:00:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fbbab0f684fa585b28064b01588081f1a2948f764b5ea48ffc8591a7b3da5e1Block Operator
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