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 6426806 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 43817040 epoch_slot_no: 12240 block_no: 6426629 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 60515 time: 2021-10-28 01:08:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8437cbe6589d672077c1e35d84d38d35aac250ed6590227b0e7f7b76d445c09Block Operator
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