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 6403541 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 43335758 epoch_slot_no: 394958 block_no: 6403364 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 13031 time: 2021-10-22 11:27:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6e904dcf520cbd1b7537d6f529430b76bb24561ff26233336a15fc85c83fe82Block Operator
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