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 6400466 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43273720 epoch_slot_no: 332920 block_no: 6400289 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 12258 time: 2021-10-21 18:13:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf04e4bf71dbafc28de67f96233743fa84c07abf70e843f014246cd9e85bbf26Block Operator
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