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 6428374 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 43849208 epoch_slot_no: 44408 block_no: 6428197 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 25668 time: 2021-10-28 10:04:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaed38b7fe84dca82dcd02db5c045200eac6749188d55524e02986f200ca59b8Block Operator
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