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 6400727 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 43278915 epoch_slot_no: 338115 block_no: 6400550 slot_leader_id: 6130895 size: 26646 time: 2021-10-21 19:40:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd06ec517bf0b46b83f7ee358ed1124e2ee7498a27ab34944e2e076d327973faBlock Operator
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