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 6404601 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 43356661 epoch_slot_no: 415861 block_no: 6404424 slot_leader_id: 5789589 size: 64229 time: 2021-10-22 17:15:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6034f4317ef34fdce73e443032e38b0944251f8a0fd9621571d18a1e3894f7bBlock Operator
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