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 6435984 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 44003763 epoch_slot_no: 198963 block_no: 6435807 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 55313 time: 2021-10-30 05:00:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8a7cf5d387262b36c3c0bea5a3acaa238f5c9449886c78f9213ab4be537ce5Block Operator
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