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 6421848 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 43718273 epoch_slot_no: 345473 block_no: 6421671 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 3307 time: 2021-10-26 21:42:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3cfa9df4c74039bd747b28b75fecba604160ce751a4d3233f543b4b34b7d7eBlock Operator
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