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 6401284 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 43290006 epoch_slot_no: 349206 block_no: 6401107 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 40265 time: 2021-10-21 22:44:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205523aaa9bc9f1f8ab07a0ff12a8789c78b2d2d60201c4b81042b4ebb04f3a9Block Operator
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