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 6427225 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43825257 epoch_slot_no: 20457 block_no: 6427048 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 12871 time: 2021-10-28 03:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e31ebb31b82c2cd4e0a755778adf517ba304f01b6a376153e7c3801ba12a169Block Operator
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