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 6400778 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 43280066 epoch_slot_no: 339266 block_no: 6400601 slot_leader_id: 5882149 size: 15716 time: 2021-10-21 19:59:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa25ef910c12629d57f2ce78c6850d1edf4949ec34f2960e19135c346ee0bf2Block Operator
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