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 6423174 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 43743490 epoch_slot_no: 370690 block_no: 6422997 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 19767 time: 2021-10-27 04:43:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x266c1336979f9cf1466f56af7dac695d75d549be549bd953aa7ca7b9388738f6Block Operator
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