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 6426210 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43804690 epoch_slot_no: 431890 block_no: 6426033 slot_leader_id: 6250716 size: 15989 time: 2021-10-27 21:43:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0f3ba7fb096d658e7bdc5974e5769babfb5536a89a1ba9508abca67964887e7Block Operator
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