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 6421376 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 105 slot_no: 43708577 epoch_slot_no: 335777 block_no: 6421199 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 63800 time: 2021-10-26 19:01:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a0f64fd264a2746e009da52f8d99411b62b8d46585ac3e3fc4219785f672bc4Block Operator
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