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 6434717 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43976098 epoch_slot_no: 171298 block_no: 6434540 slot_leader_id: 6363418 size: 9751 time: 2021-10-29 21:19:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f31cb3c464aabf8c1db6ecb504c89fd6d7b2ba8eba84f8d9d68d33dcbdf795Block Operator
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