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 6425217 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 43784231 epoch_slot_no: 411431 block_no: 6425040 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 63788 time: 2021-10-27 16:02:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d507f12543d83a653438152b4d18c118f15c92326d33d7207b36d18a70223cbBlock Operator
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