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 6400062 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 43265364 epoch_slot_no: 324564 block_no: 6399885 slot_leader_id: 5222439 size: 28160 time: 2021-10-21 15:54:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3defb038a51a143442fc8ccfe1e500081da8d4f993f890409081a609ab41854fBlock Operator
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