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 6401317 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 43290657 epoch_slot_no: 349857 block_no: 6401140 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 57184 time: 2021-10-21 22:55:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb557716d2ab2bfc1ea7c026116058ed8c093fcdadd37344b57465dab4aeb69b4Block Operator
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