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 6400467 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 43273766 epoch_slot_no: 332966 block_no: 6400290 slot_leader_id: 5882149 size: 59968 time: 2021-10-21 18:14:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52a50e71564ea95321412aa19e18a0c144ea7dd685128f9abedf1e2136752953Block Operator
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