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 6436722 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 44019859 epoch_slot_no: 215059 block_no: 6436545 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 16682 time: 2021-10-30 09:29:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd0fdf7562a09554248de6c7d3362bf39c90dce8ec0d4dbdbb8cef33d80cb1fdBlock Operator
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