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 6426938 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 43819648 epoch_slot_no: 14848 block_no: 6426761 slot_leader_id: 6275484 size: 62730 time: 2021-10-28 01:52:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb03a38551673decce82454caaf043a28e117654ae218f8d7b5fc49150b417e1aBlock Operator
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