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 6428559 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 43852868 epoch_slot_no: 48068 block_no: 6428382 slot_leader_id: 4567564 size: 11058 time: 2021-10-28 11:05:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7b95bf1257e1fbc687ab8d95e4e4c9bc4b24a6656d4eef6cdd21e45f187b36Block Operator
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