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 6420689 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43693683 epoch_slot_no: 320883 block_no: 6420512 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 22555 time: 2021-10-26 14:52:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x850efe5bf2d5b0cc7f02d8c94578d23cfd3de14465d128d9f5fc71a5bb3c5f74Block Operator
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