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 6400391 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43272045 epoch_slot_no: 331245 block_no: 6400214 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 13993 time: 2021-10-21 17:45:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x200bafd288a2b5c11ee0bd333d7df16d59c0ad78967ec19bcaee09e02f9239dfBlock Operator
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