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 6400919 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 43282831 epoch_slot_no: 342031 block_no: 6400742 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 43419 time: 2021-10-21 20:45:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30d872bd16447628a4a766886c9aae9e5cbac2255a53d5af94bba8d6b66b962eBlock Operator
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