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 6421877 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 43718768 epoch_slot_no: 345968 block_no: 6421700 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 20910 time: 2021-10-26 21:50:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd86dbccba7de1ad2f7e90112e0036811c481ab9dabeed010f5c76b7f369a5f1Block Operator
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