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 6404821 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43361060 epoch_slot_no: 420260 block_no: 6404644 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 18066 time: 2021-10-22 18:29:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40bc2cb8a6d9101a42a02f9d2a69826202eb8bc540fdb044270404a52b42b9a7Block Operator
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