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 6404628 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 43357235 epoch_slot_no: 416435 block_no: 6404451 slot_leader_id: 5605351 size: 14671 time: 2021-10-22 17:25:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f888a40f4a5500fe31be2008ec903e85d7c09725286cc23eabaed5bce659f9aBlock Operator
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