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 6427527 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43831786 epoch_slot_no: 26986 block_no: 6427350 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 11397 time: 2021-10-28 05:14:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42bcff32ff7c757363f5092a5ffe560eeb53c83b4bcf918b77e95b01c84daccBlock Operator
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