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 6425879 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 43797749 epoch_slot_no: 424949 block_no: 6425702 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 57037 time: 2021-10-27 19:47:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5587ff73519704839b68cff535c7d129d4b195a8b6d2aa87efa60cd007ed1d2fBlock Operator
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