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 6436257 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 44009785 epoch_slot_no: 204985 block_no: 6436080 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 21739 time: 2021-10-30 06:41:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aca66f42fdb0d27717d25e10591c52171a17314e4bfedfcdcc8b003b5441ac9Block Operator
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