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 6400138 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 43266839 epoch_slot_no: 326039 block_no: 6399961 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 63988 time: 2021-10-21 16:18:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3205924b15180a80409c33a9b91b54d79448cd0a9880042fd2a3e01ebe290856Block Operator
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