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 6400495 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 43274321 epoch_slot_no: 333521 block_no: 6400318 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 8885 time: 2021-10-21 18:23:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c6c2e12ca741995c367efa381f888f36c1a1488e93e2b2ec8eefe059e52b5cBlock Operator
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