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 6421164 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 43703916 epoch_slot_no: 331116 block_no: 6420987 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 20339 time: 2021-10-26 17:43:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x267c0255fdc561855dfdd31ed21a4b907c75d97ba0fc98df1c7d3adae1b6bb0fBlock Operator
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