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 6423466 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 43748702 epoch_slot_no: 375902 block_no: 6423289 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 12218 time: 2021-10-27 06:09:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd44178a8006e137fb5f42359838fa8b5f44436ceda308d07f1edddc4124883Block Operator
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