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 6401045 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43285152 epoch_slot_no: 344352 block_no: 6400868 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 17879 time: 2021-10-21 21:24:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98c0bb70a9e6bda6f75fdf45ecbd90d4c21305bc37967c2656596d2fc4473e36Block Operator
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