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 6424246 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43764712 epoch_slot_no: 391912 block_no: 6424069 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 20491 time: 2021-10-27 10:36:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6868b4d67d72c14ee3a47e0b943c007029a3aeb77871908f78787ccf2035912Block Operator
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