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 6424069 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43761243 epoch_slot_no: 388443 block_no: 6423892 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 58732 time: 2021-10-27 09:38:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a6b0e066e83f72a49277077131d1dd1076b37a12c28dbf6a211ef8975601ffBlock Operator
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