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 6427978 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 43841041 epoch_slot_no: 36241 block_no: 6427801 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 8621 time: 2021-10-28 07:48:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73c175b6d0252e56343d084a8906572f1e1290dcb978a75de6f4df74b1dfe32aBlock Operator
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