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 6436648 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 44018035 epoch_slot_no: 213235 block_no: 6436471 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 21016 time: 2021-10-30 08:58:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15c14a9466c0075a93682db7136d6f776131942f02a5ed1e04af2b594d2130f6Block Operator
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