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 6401296 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 43290231 epoch_slot_no: 349431 block_no: 6401119 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 64225 time: 2021-10-21 22:48:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7e5967161197796080658d34bfee8473cf8fb055a7e3b2fa36a299beaaf6dbBlock Operator
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