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 6428007 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43841708 epoch_slot_no: 36908 block_no: 6427830 slot_leader_id: 6328044 size: 6233 time: 2021-10-28 07:59:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcf3b905d9a8978af852b83f5ec7fc6d3f05977ef930f44fe8ffe938904ddd52Block Operator
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