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 6402869 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43322399 epoch_slot_no: 381599 block_no: 6402692 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 7001 time: 2021-10-22 07:44:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c3b51ce9c97f70af07d6a000d52b9dbdcd5be53a223d4af683ea82e6f144b9Block Operator
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