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 6400245 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43269284 epoch_slot_no: 328484 block_no: 6400068 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 5309 time: 2021-10-21 16:59:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87a2cf0b7c51fe626572e07e6cb41ad41cc319103034f29e31a91afe777fb06Block Operator
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