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 6404678 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 43358075 epoch_slot_no: 417275 block_no: 6404501 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 23597 time: 2021-10-22 17:39:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d7c732839c7be361a66cf8fe13a2ba0b96ace43d6428188b9c5fcffdd4f467fBlock Operator
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