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 6401059 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 43285515 epoch_slot_no: 344715 block_no: 6400882 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 1614 time: 2021-10-21 21:30:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1734d05e6a9f9516f8ec04e809b0e59d77a105278d4c7511cb2b1e02d49a8f2Block Operator
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