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 6435595 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 43994653 epoch_slot_no: 189853 block_no: 6435418 slot_leader_id: 5470426 size: 16651 time: 2021-10-30 02:29:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62154027acd1cb2d14cfbedf113fad7feb99928992aa5ea7fc20c67f7d4e6f23Block Operator
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