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 6421697 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 43715143 epoch_slot_no: 342343 block_no: 6421520 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 12710 time: 2021-10-26 20:50:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a486a57da18ca2b9f6de11eeca899a1ce74a7eb6b4d51564bc22b06d48dddaBlock Operator
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