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 6425416 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 43788488 epoch_slot_no: 415688 block_no: 6425239 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 25775 time: 2021-10-27 17:12:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe182b5b473a221a6c36e2a26cf2feddcc7924b5049df8bc2763967bffb9848c1Block Operator
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