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 6428051 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 43842597 epoch_slot_no: 37797 block_no: 6427874 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 20846 time: 2021-10-28 08:14:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce11f76bdc757e61b03d57b91b3c9e8292232eb7d53902aadf8f0a5e50dbaaeBlock Operator
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