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 6421753 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 43716414 epoch_slot_no: 343614 block_no: 6421576 slot_leader_id: 5152344 size: 28764 time: 2021-10-26 21:11:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea3cf7e3710ece34ec7573930640aa60230ed92e2d8161badf589377b2f6f071Block Operator
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