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 6421862 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43718516 epoch_slot_no: 345716 block_no: 6421685 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 4987 time: 2021-10-26 21:46:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf150b9f7f13099207e0a5c350b32884b84eb0102f876daac2aa76fdf45bc2caeBlock Operator
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