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 6425655 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 99 slot_no: 43793254 epoch_slot_no: 420454 block_no: 6425478 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 63404 time: 2021-10-27 18:32:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x716185ffe2e7f11db15213494284372f6acaf47a795ef821a5872ce033fbc0ddBlock Operator
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