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 6434866 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 43979199 epoch_slot_no: 174399 block_no: 6434689 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 19173 time: 2021-10-29 22:11:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6b0fd02d48a5174236698cb1682921f12e4c383055c90b3e9bfe1daed6d0ebBlock Operator
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