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 6436021 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 44004713 epoch_slot_no: 199913 block_no: 6435844 slot_leader_id: 6341802 size: 33220 time: 2021-10-30 05:16:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7437e6a3ba1f5abbd64c7ffe966b68c20aeb1311c6d0eb58d2008fd41a39ef66Block Operator
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