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 6400680 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43278138 epoch_slot_no: 337338 block_no: 6400503 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 12398 time: 2021-10-21 19:27:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5568e16544bfc21867cfafe5e54a2333f86bccff6ae87d0c0fc9a8eed733554bBlock Operator
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