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 6428502 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 43851944 epoch_slot_no: 47144 block_no: 6428325 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 4739 time: 2021-10-28 10:50:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ecbedb0e196040cd2bd5fd7b537070fff4bff895c05e5ae795c506e966b59cbBlock Operator
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