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 6424462 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 43769232 epoch_slot_no: 396432 block_no: 6424285 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 16898 time: 2021-10-27 11:52:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa15b74314fba4d7a52f377b6c93fb3f84a00a7f1d7c64d459d7e3937b238c639Block Operator
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