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 6404841 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 43361652 epoch_slot_no: 420852 block_no: 6404664 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 4959 time: 2021-10-22 18:39:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a5b0965afcabda9fbe056ecb7a9bef29d454a0f67f985ba2beb8bc75f454b26Block Operator
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