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 6401737 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 43299153 epoch_slot_no: 358353 block_no: 6401560 slot_leader_id: 6260362 size: 38696 time: 2021-10-22 01:17:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x107e42d1841f494e46d7ebe0a4be1216a1fe4ee4a7731f80dd3e92ba72d0649dBlock Operator
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