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 6435063 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 43983316 epoch_slot_no: 178516 block_no: 6434886 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 32933 time: 2021-10-29 23:20:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03098b51fcdca33a7915db836b4267f1324e0b5cd65f69c61e4d5dd2444d2dc5Block Operator
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