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 6400598 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 43276311 epoch_slot_no: 335511 block_no: 6400421 slot_leader_id: 4682766 size: 21601 time: 2021-10-21 18:56:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49163063d045fced85991c9e12a1048688decc768650b32195122c5b9231d905Block Operator
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