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 6424255 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43765012 epoch_slot_no: 392212 block_no: 6424078 slot_leader_id: 5449407 size: 13466 time: 2021-10-27 10:41:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e6a5d8ccf30210c74aa9f573b88a9767cc1e0ae29b6f09805bcd12dd4af371bBlock Operator
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