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 6422887 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 43737586 epoch_slot_no: 364786 block_no: 6422710 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 18156 time: 2021-10-27 03:04:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a29777bbc193ce5a425e9645fec21517d2bfcf8b6133733633a4c8ff7a7a2a1Block Operator
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