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 6434962 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43981119 epoch_slot_no: 176319 block_no: 6434785 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 16541 time: 2021-10-29 22:43:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x753d35fe0d0583b2f85940aaed4729769b857b84a8a2cea0be64f23cf0d4e726Block Operator
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