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 6400462 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43273601 epoch_slot_no: 332801 block_no: 6400285 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 4280 time: 2021-10-21 18:11:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b50c06eb52e14ba3d7bc94a4d52b759aa78f26f37545d31dc696a7dc16e876Block Operator
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