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 6400050 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 43265119 epoch_slot_no: 324319 block_no: 6399873 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 17435 time: 2021-10-21 15:50:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x626bc49a96ec4415c91ebca7d76e6e9f5a8ee139d3f0730f5ec8430c71fd2170Block Operator
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