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 6421004 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 43700588 epoch_slot_no: 327788 block_no: 6420827 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 20387 time: 2021-10-26 16:47:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea6a00a568d87bc76f98629748dbe55a9858d982f47228c9414eb4c08017e018Block Operator
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