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 6401631 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43296868 epoch_slot_no: 356068 block_no: 6401454 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 53830 time: 2021-10-22 00:39:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x977942532f296225d1eb9b731b288c81cf3c0016515aaeb976d4e22728074059Block Operator
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