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 6422924 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43738226 epoch_slot_no: 365426 block_no: 6422747 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 4365 time: 2021-10-27 03:15:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29a8538443b9bf0ba7237bdcebb6f5ecb045b15f91601a4277c7588b594c97b3Block Operator
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