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 6428742 Details
Epoch: 299 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43856626 epoch_slot_no: 51826 block_no: 6428565 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 7824 time: 2021-10-28 12:08:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b29efa57fec6103d0ede9fafce88b1dabd8768c2c3687b8f4d9bc6587dd0df5Block Operator
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