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 6426803 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43816912 epoch_slot_no: 12112 block_no: 6426626 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 22584 time: 2021-10-28 01:06:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f024540e4c5449a1657114122ff41f0e57ac29cbd86790b9c53ff399e9a312Block Operator
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