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 6425652 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 43793199 epoch_slot_no: 420399 block_no: 6425475 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 63554 time: 2021-10-27 18:31:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb51f87b3df2201ef82c08842354547f1c018243c30353cb18299186a41036325Block Operator
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