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 6420686 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 43693665 epoch_slot_no: 320865 block_no: 6420509 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 36607 time: 2021-10-26 14:52:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3afb0878bd3182ab9af59f0079fc63f30bba9ca724562cc70dd7ab4e1a893173Block Operator
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