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 6428456 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43850666 epoch_slot_no: 45866 block_no: 6428279 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 7549 time: 2021-10-28 10:29:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae36b405ce0834fde5905dfc5901eb89293139943e512e10a90780129848f527Block Operator
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