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 6426407 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 43808953 epoch_slot_no: 4153 block_no: 6426230 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 17368 time: 2021-10-27 22:54:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x430264edf2962a4148f40ddc494007191b839cac9ecf8569d273f93722d33984Block Operator
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