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 6401222 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43288613 epoch_slot_no: 347813 block_no: 6401045 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 7906 time: 2021-10-21 22:21:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17aa2fc62202b76c733fc086922abaf7634e667fea0c8649abc0be5b7f11454eBlock Operator
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