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 6404162 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43347841 epoch_slot_no: 407041 block_no: 6403985 slot_leader_id: 5438750 size: 9199 time: 2021-10-22 14:48:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64238b9e0557bf95cbf2732d95459d8fd1097379758e1757d6f0a7f6c3fe7c3cBlock Operator
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