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 6420666 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43693302 epoch_slot_no: 320502 block_no: 6420489 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 31980 time: 2021-10-26 14:46:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb167ab868fec68a7001a2abf3a6cd1bbb81a0e6a5d547fb25167e9fbd4b0da6aBlock Operator
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