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 6400460 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 43273565 epoch_slot_no: 332765 block_no: 6400283 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 61175 time: 2021-10-21 18:10:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08c3140baa3cd6826432f85b046ef6433939c7a2a561e235d3ca6dac2b42ef4fBlock Operator
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