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 6420853 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43697036 epoch_slot_no: 324236 block_no: 6420676 slot_leader_id: 6279407 size: 21812 time: 2021-10-26 15:48:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f6851a7bb6ed3b6a0b404b7c50900a4a025d3b81af45bb6366db3c45ed8d2b8Block Operator
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