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 6401257 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 43289523 epoch_slot_no: 348723 block_no: 6401080 slot_leader_id: 5585940 size: 22447 time: 2021-10-21 22:36:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c12f97d5b36a19e69485c66818a4fa3d27ddfd46b41c5e6c096841d0a1b047aBlock Operator
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