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 6401668 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 43297674 epoch_slot_no: 356874 block_no: 6401491 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 45089 time: 2021-10-22 00:52:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17b0b86c81f139954273d8282e29eedb6691a73ede587c2381f0001e136f3426Block Operator
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