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 6401169 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 43287560 epoch_slot_no: 346760 block_no: 6400992 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 3665 time: 2021-10-21 22:04:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac2b9885c44eb1cc670635f9125289a4a4fd5c3f4c16278e29a1fa6f7a0d3fc4Block Operator
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