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 6434992 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 43981690 epoch_slot_no: 176890 block_no: 6434815 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 5390 time: 2021-10-29 22:53:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74eef372acc172ba01823a1b05ab80deed4a1723a6ba0eea421741939947897Block Operator
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