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 6426423 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 43809184 epoch_slot_no: 4384 block_no: 6426246 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 22878 time: 2021-10-27 22:57:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe61be271008e278dc2d8300599a1d7cf47affe38b58b056c7a7a7f8ba5262daeBlock Operator
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