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 6423126 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 43742385 epoch_slot_no: 369585 block_no: 6422949 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 60434 time: 2021-10-27 04:24:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x942c6b78786386542ad7d0ac2abe58e3223dd54636d02e42a89697aa99874550Block Operator
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