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 6427120 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 43823222 epoch_slot_no: 18422 block_no: 6426943 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 48668 time: 2021-10-28 02:51:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885c95880742369a3ed2bf452b95a03bab920a1c7f4859223ebed0cbee0d16b0Block Operator
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