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 6427277 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 43826221 epoch_slot_no: 21421 block_no: 6427100 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 29259 time: 2021-10-28 03:41:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7c4f71534a4932b3b665f8d56c54b4c68cd44e8a0fded0946f7c563ecbeff99Block Operator
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