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 6425391 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 43788125 epoch_slot_no: 415325 block_no: 6425214 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 63828 time: 2021-10-27 17:06:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e82606e62cb7185dbf0b4cbb455a5c750658226289018509e3e5f3745ae0cfBlock Operator
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