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 6400356 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 43271518 epoch_slot_no: 330718 block_no: 6400179 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 33200 time: 2021-10-21 17:36:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60c70ceed4482be42e3eab8f4ef9faecf0a200ba4be1e1af5e841bc8d8d338b0Block Operator
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