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 6427885 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43839073 epoch_slot_no: 34273 block_no: 6427708 slot_leader_id: 5351688 size: 22651 time: 2021-10-28 07:16:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834c6bd73ba744c72305127057e24ee9d9279a7180ef228a7497eb218b6b78d1Block Operator
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