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 6403452 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43334071 epoch_slot_no: 393271 block_no: 6403275 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 8730 time: 2021-10-22 10:59:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328408acbff90b8225eb8e7acc337a5d33b2e304a7bf1322feda3fb41b215c90Block Operator
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