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 6428123 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43844089 epoch_slot_no: 39289 block_no: 6427946 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 9357 time: 2021-10-28 08:39:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d12f27237a9c2e59ef26855fa09494f5bc8836f92516e4c8d417388c253b6d7Block Operator
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