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 6401041 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 43285096 epoch_slot_no: 344296 block_no: 6400864 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 3356 time: 2021-10-21 21:23:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f9f69d6d6f038f4cf5e3091096b2415f5a20bc11d3a94951ba80c212c04fcfBlock Operator
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