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 6426209 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 43804684 epoch_slot_no: 431884 block_no: 6426032 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 48531 time: 2021-10-27 21:42:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6064533a3b1009ea304587632ce80da008f610159c0696eae632924e5cd3c0d5Block Operator
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