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 6436840 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 44022600 epoch_slot_no: 217800 block_no: 6436663 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 10944 time: 2021-10-30 10:14:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9229e25ddb3ee35cfc23caccbdd895665f73271cbb98b4ba4c143679500ee4b6Block Operator
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