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 6404716 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 43358857 epoch_slot_no: 418057 block_no: 6404539 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 35373 time: 2021-10-22 17:52:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f534a27f6099ec264cf874453c43ecfec34df3d61ea682029af9354bd838d4Block Operator
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