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 6435862 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 44000953 epoch_slot_no: 196153 block_no: 6435685 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 4588 time: 2021-10-30 04:14:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ec68115394b5d6ff82f6dc3c91158604abad9fe0ec8defccbc8a7997d2d95f2Block Operator
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