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 6400854 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43281613 epoch_slot_no: 340813 block_no: 6400677 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 14759 time: 2021-10-21 20:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462378b4d37461a29f6b80dca74078402b024630f29e4190697cec97e35d874aBlock Operator
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